How do electricity prices work in Sweden?

Electricity prices for end customers (households and businesses) in Sweden are composed of several components. In general, the total price a consumer pays is split into three main parts: (1) the electricity supply cost (the energy itself), (2) the network charge (grid transmission/distribution fees), and (3) taxes and levies.

Should Sweden have an electricity surplus?

Such an electricity surplus would help to reduce the impact of Europe’s electricity prices on Sweden. At the same time, there is a risk that the situation in the electricity market will worsen. A cold, prolonged winter would lead to extreme prices and possibly manual disconnection of consumers.

How does Sweden generate electricity?

Table: Estimated electricity generation mix in Sweden (2024 data, reflecting the situation in 2025). Sweden’s electricity is nearly fossil-free, with hydropower, nuclear, and wind together supplying the vast majority of output. Hydropower has long been Sweden’s largest power source, leveraging the country’s abundant rivers.

What percentage of Sweden's electricity consumption is residential?

Residential electricity consumption accounts for just under 30 per cent of electricity consumption and is higher in southern Sweden than in northern Sweden, both in absolute terms and as a share of electricity consumption in each electricity region. This also applies to other sectors, such as supply/transport and public services.

Can Sweden scale up its low-carbon electricity generation?

Sweden has the potential to scale up its low-carbon electricity generation by expanding both its nuclear and wind energy capacities. Increasing nuclear power is particularly vital since it already constitutes a significant share of Sweden’s electricity mix and provides a stable and reliable energy source.

Does Sweden have a stable electricity supply?

Sweden appears to have a fairly stable electricity supply as all domestic electricity consumption is covered by dispatchable electricity generation. However, this picture needs to be modulated. Most of the high-voltage transmission capacity runs from north to south; see Figure 1.