Swedish photovoltaic direct drive solar power generation for home use

How much electricity does a PV system produce in Sweden?

The yearly electricity production from Swedish PV systems are 800–1100 kWh per installed kilowatt of peak PV power depending on location and orientation, which gives a yearly electricity production of 100–140 GWh with the installed capacity in 2015.

Does Sweden have a PV market?

The number of consumers producing electricity at home, so-called prosumers , is rapidly increasing in many European countries including Sweden. The Swedish PV market share is so far not large, accounting for only 0.08% of electricity production in 2015 .

Does Sweden have a PV subsidy program?

Recently PV prices have dropped and many countries, including Sweden, have implemented subsidy systems to increase the installation rate. In Sweden the subsidy program was introduced in 2009 and since then the PV peak capacity has increased from 4MWp to about 70 MWp (Lingfors, 2015).

What are the main sources of electricity in Sweden?

The electricity system in Sweden is a centralized system, and the dominating sources are hydropower and nuclear energy. Earlier studies of prosumers have discussed different drivers and needs, as well as barriers, for households to become prosumers [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10].

How does Sweden use energy?

In Stockholm, the body heat from commuters passing through Stockholm Central Station is used to heat a nearby building, and in the southern town of Växjö, there are passive high-rises. More than half of the energy used in Sweden comes from renewable energy sources. Find out more about Sweden's energy use.

How much electricity does Sweden need a year?

This can be compared to the yearly electricity demand in Sweden of close to 140 TWh during the recent years. The electricity system in Sweden is a centralized system, and the dominating sources are hydropower and nuclear energy.