Sweden learning about solar panels

Is solar energy a sustainable technology in Sweden?

The Swedish solar cell market is still limited, with solar energy accounting for around 1 per cent of the total energy generated. In the transition to a sustainable society, wave power may be an important technology in the future, but it is still relatively undeveloped – both in Sweden and abroad.

Why is solar energy important in Sweden?

Sweden has set ambitious goals concerning future sustainable cities. Solar energy plays a vital role in this transformation, since it directly relates to our health and well-being, on-site renewable energy production, economic activity, and social interaction.

Is Sweden a good place to invest in solar energy?

Sweden is well known for its leadership in sustainability and energy system transformation; however solar photovoltaics (PV) have typically been left out. Rapidly decreasing PV system prices have made rooftop mounted systems increasingly interesting for residential buildings, where consumers can also be producers; also known as prosumers.

Does Sweden have a roadmap for solar PV?

Sweden lacks a roadmap or strategy on solar PV, but there are some reports by the Swedish Energy Agency including aspects on potential, barriers, roadmaps, etc.

How much solar power does Sweden need?

While Swedish Energy Agency predicted that solar power generation would take up 5% to 10% of total electricity demands, the current data is 0.4%, much far from the goals. The huge gap generates great opportunity for solar technologies. PV technologies, as the most mature ones of solar power generation, attract more attention.

Is there a shortage of solar installers in Sweden?

Skill shortage: There is a shortage of trained installers, which could slow down the pace of solar energy adoption and implementation of renewable energy projects. Sweden has already reached its solar target in the current NECPs in force of 2.2 GW and has established a new target in its draft revised NECPs of 6.6 GW, 119% higher.