Sweden’s Hydropower Dominates Electricity Production in November 2023

Sweden’s electricity landscape for November 2023 reveals a noteworthy contribution from hydropower, constituting 89.0% of the total electricity production. Here’s a summary of key figures:

  • Total Electricity Production: 14,283 GWh (0.3% decrease from November 2022)
  • Hydropower Contribution: 12,716 GWh (2.8% increase)
  • Wind Power: 1,334 GWh (23.5% decrease)
  • Thermal Power: 233 GWh (8.8% increase)

Despite a slight dip in total production, hydropower remains a dominant force. Net electricity consumption rose by 17.6%, fueled by increased demand in oil and gas extraction, power-intensive industries, and general supply.

https://www.ssb.no/energi-og-industri/energi/statistikk/elektrisitet


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