Statistics and Forecast – Quarter 2 2026

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The second quarter of 2026 was a standstill for wind power, with no new turbines ordered. This lack of new orders risks slowing the growth of wind power production in the coming years.
Solar power followed a similar pattern, with no new investment decisions made during the quarter. This should, however, be put in perspective: in the previous quarter, an investment decision was made for Sweden’s largest solar park to date.
For offshore wind power in Sweden, the quarter was a major setback. Eleven projects were rejected on defence grounds, while only two were approved. The rejections mean a loss of potential future electricity production of approximately 120 TWh, equivalent to roughly three quarters of Sweden’s current annual electricity production of about 160 TWh.
At the same time, 11.5 GW of wind power, both onshore and offshore, is awaiting environmental permits. Together, these projects are estimated to be able to contribute around 31 TWh of electricity annually.
Production during the quarter was strong. Wind and solar power both performed well and together accounted for 32 percent of Sweden’s total electricity production, while hydropower contributed 42 percent and nuclear power 22 percent.
In the first half of 2026, wind power, solar power and energy storage together accounted for 27 percent of total electricity production, in line with the same period the previous year.