According to a recent report by the Swedish Wind Power Assocation (SWEA), wind power in Sweden has surpassed nuclear power for the first time. The association stated that in 2020, wind power accounted for 44.5% of Sweden’s electricity production, while nuclear power accounted for 41.6%. This marks a significant shift in the country’s energy mix.
Sweden has been actively promoting renewable energy and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. The country has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon emissions to net-zero by 2045. Wind power has been a key component of this strategy, with over 8,000 wind turbines installed across the country.
The shift towards wind power is expected to further accelerate in the coming years, with plans to install an additional 1 gigawatt of offshore wind capacity and 1.5 gigawatts of onshore wind capacity. This will bring the country closer to its goal of being carbon neutral. The growth of wind power has also created jobs and economic growth in rural areas, making it a significant contributor to the local economy.