"It is not impossible that we will need about 500 TWh of electricity by 2050, compared to today's 140 TWh." This can be read in an article on DN Debatt from yesterday.
Behind the debate article are four industry representatives in green energy: Anna Werner, Svensk Solenergi, Johanna Lakso, Power Circle, Daniel Badman, Svensk Vindenergi and Björn Aronsson, Vätgas Sverige.
In the article, they point out that a quadrupling of electricity use is required in the next 30 years to achieve the sustainability goals of a fossil-free Sweden by 2050. For this to be achieved, the government must take further forceful measures in green energy.
They welcome the government's work on the electrification strategy, the national strategy that will contribute to rapid, smart, and socio-economically efficient electrification. The strategy, led by Energy Minister Anders Ygeman, must be in place by October 2021 at the latest.
However, the four industry organizations point out that they must act more forcefully: Today's electricity production is under severe pressure, which could lead to Sweden inevitably becoming dependent on fossil fuels. They continue to believe that "Sweden has much to gain from accelerating the energy and climate transition in order to become a leader in the development of innovative and competitive technical solutions."
Click here to read the debate article in its entirety.
