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Sweden’s offshore wind potential is immense. The country installed nearly 2 GW of onshore wind power in 2023. Over the past 3 years, it has added almost 6.5 GW, second only to Germany in new installations.
Offshore wind power offers great potential for renewable electricity generation in Sweden. However, port capacity to meet the needs of the offshore wind power industry is far from sufficient. The project will help Swedish ports to evaluate their business potential for the wind power industry, through an innovative methodology in a sustainable way.
Sweden’s lack of similar incentives has already had an impact. In September 2023, Vattenfall shelved its plans for the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm due to inadequate funding for grid connections. The Swedish government has not yet introduced any plans to offer such financial support for offshore wind projects.
During this period, Sweden’s total onshore wind power capacity increased by 65%, reaching 16.4 GW, ranking 5th in Europe and leading in wind power per capita. Moreover, wind energy contributed 20.9% of the nation’s electricity generation in 2023, a significant increase from just 0.3% in 2000.
Experts warned that excessive investment in nuclear energy could drive up electricity prices and make Sweden less competitive in energy-intensive industries. While the future of offshore wind in Sweden remains uncertain, the government is taking steps to encourage onshore wind development.
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