Green Power Sweden has urged the government to extend start-up periods for renewable energy permits to at least ten years.
The organisation said long grid connection lead times and uncertain market conditions are delaying projects despite approved permits.
Green Power Sweden added that wind, solar and energy storage projects risk not being realised under current deadlines.
The group warned that delays are affecting electrification and weakening Sweden’s competitiveness and energy security.
It noted that onshore wind projects typically have start-up periods of five to seven years, while offshore wind projects are often granted ten years.
Green Power Sweden proposed extending start-up periods to at least 10 years for onshore projects and 15 years for offshore and more complex developments.
“Today, projects in wind power, solar power and energy storage risk not being realized even though they have already received permits,” said Nils Grunditz, chief executive of Green Power Sweden.
“This makes it more difficult for industry and the transport sector to adapt to climate change, while at the same time Sweden loses both competitiveness and energy security.”
“Projects that do not start before the start-up period and expire are a waste of resources that municipalities, authorities and companies have already invested,” said Lars Andersson, responsible for energy systems and energy storage at Green Power Sweden.
“We know that Sweden will need significantly more electricity in the coming years to reach its climate goals and extended deadlines would create better socio-economic efficiency.”
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