Trade group: Wind power surpasses nuclear for the first time in Sweden

The Swedish Wind Energy Association said that the wind power output in Sweden reached a record in 2024. Wind power surpassed nuclear energy for the first time ever during the third quarter.

SWEA reported that wind power was the leading source of electricity in December for the first time. It accounted for 35% of the production and had a record output monthly.

The December result gives hope. "Wind power can provide a significant portion of the required electricity for electrification to avoid a loss of momentum, enable a climate shift, and achieve Sweden's goals on climate change," said the report.

Wind power accounted for 25 percent of all generation in 2016, up from 22 percent in 2023. It was followed by hydroelectric and nuclear energy.

Even so, the Swedish government still in November

rejected

The Baltic Sea Security Concerns were cited as the reason for rejecting 13 applications to build offshore wind farms. The government also removed subsidies to connect offshore wind projects with Sweden's electricity grid.

Sweden's government is planning to expand nuclear power to help meet the demand for electricity and climate goals.

SWEA, citing data from the official sources, said that "2024 was a year with normal winds. However, thanks to the expansion in wind power, annual production reached 40.8 TWh - the highest production ever."

A spokesperson for SWEA said that, under similar wind speeds and prices of electricity, the output from wind energy should be at least equal to 2024.

(source: Reuters)