Energy
All the latest news and important information on energy matters in Sweden that impact you including gas and electricity prices and the move towards renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind farms.
EU nations to hold emergency meeting on diesel prices amid US pressure
EU nations will meet Friday, aiming to develop a unified response to soaring diesel prices, a day after the US called on its European allies to release strategic reserves "immediately" to stem the crisis.
How much more will your electricity bill cost in Sweden this winter?
Residents in southern Sweden can expect to pay around 700 kronor more per month for their electricity this winter compared to last year. Further north, cost increases will be more modest, provided forecasts hold true.
Europe readies for solar eclipse dip in power generation
European energy operators are braced for this week's solar eclipse to cause a temporary dip in power generation and have taken steps to keep electricity flowing to businesses and consumers, an industry body said Friday.
Electricity prices rise to historically high levels in Sweden
This summer, electricity prices in Sweden have risen to historic highs, new statistics from Swedish price comparison site Elskling show.
Swedish Consumer Agency warns of unjustifiably high electricity grid fees
The Swedish Consumer Agency has warned residents their electricity bill may be unjustifiably high and it's because of the way companies are allowed to calculate fees.
Norwegian drivers set to flock to Sweden as fuel prices plummet to 1999 levels
Sweden will become one of the cheapest countries in Europe for petrol and diesel when it slashes taxes on July 1st.
Swedish government to take direct stake in new nuclear reactors
Sweden's government is going to take a direct majority stake in a company planning to build three small modular reactors (SMRs), the country's first new nuclear reactors in half a century.
Sweden's government announces 17.5 billion kronor energy crisis package
The package, announced in a press conference on May 13th, includes reduced tax on petrol and diesel as well as state support for cheaper public transit.
Sweden halts construction of power cable to Denmark after EU row
Sweden has ordered the expansion of a key power interconnector to Denmark to be halted after failing to reach agreement with the European Commission over bottleneck fees.
Sweden warns of potential jet fuel shortage
Sweden's government warned on Tuesday of a potential jet fuel shortage in the Scandinavian country due to supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Sweden may have to ration fuel as 'worst energy crisis in a long time' deepens
Sweden's government said that the country might need to ration fuel – but there are no imminent plans of doing so – if the Middle East war drags on.
'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis
The European Union said on Tuesday that it was considering importing more jet fuel from the US and requiring member states to hold minimum reserves as the Middle East war squeezes supplies. Brussels will lay out a series of measures on Wednesday.
European drivers choke on rising diesel prices
The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.
What are European countries doing to keep fuel costs down?
War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.
High electricity prices expected in Sweden for the rest of the year
Electricity prices have skyrocketed in the wake of the Iran war. In southern Sweden in particular, unusually high electricity costs are expected for the rest of the year. Experts say it is likely too late to fix prices.
EU countries urged to lower energy taxes to reduce consumer bills
EU's energy chief Dan Jorgensen called on member states to help consumers and businesses by lowering taxes on energy where possible, as war in the Middle East saw oil and gas prices surge.
'Serious threat' to Nordic energy infrastructure reported in Sweden
A serious threat was on Thursday directed at energy infrastructure in all Nordic countries, according to Swedish media reports. Sweden's national defence agency has since said that there is no specific present threat to the country's energy infrastructure.
What rules are there for wood burners and fireplaces in Sweden?
The colder weather is well and truly here, and many people in Sweden will soon be firing up wood burners and fireplaces to help heat their homes during the winter, if they haven't done so already. What rules do you have to bear in mind?
When should I turn on my heating in Sweden this year?
Although it doesn't look like energy costs in Sweden will reach the sky-high levels they did in previous winters, you may still be wondering what time you should start heating your home this year. Here's what to bear in mind.
Sweden's government to lend 200 billion kronor for new nuclear
Sweden's government said Friday it was ready to offer up to 220 billion kronor ($23.3 billion) in loans to utilities for the construction of new nuclear reactors as the Nordic country commits to developing more nuclear power.
Sweden to lift uranium mining ban as government pushes nuclear revival
The Swedish government wants to lift a ban on uranium mining to reduce its reliance on imports as it pursues its first nuclear power expansion in half a century, the environment minister said Wednesday.
Sweden to build new nuclear power for first time in 50 years
Sweden said on Thursday that it had selected so-called small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) for its first nuclear power expansion in a half-century.
KEY POINTS: What do we know about the rescue of Swedish battery company Northvolt?
The US battery startup Lyten on Thursday announced that it had agreed to buy the Skellefteå and Västerås factories of the bankrupt Swedish battery company Northvolt. But does it have the capacity to take on such a challenging project?