Southern Sweden Faces Record-High Electricity Prices Amid Cold Weather and Low Wind Power

Electricity prices in southern Sweden have surged to record highs, driven by cold weather and low wind power production. In southern Götaland (electricity area 4), the average price reached 2.46 kronor per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with prices peaking close to five kronor per kWh in the afternoon and evening. Similarly, northern Götaland and Svealand (electricity area 3) experienced high average prices of 2.13 kronor/kWh, also marking record levels for 2025.

These soaring electricity costs are linked to weak winds that have resulted in reduced wind power output across Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, impacting supply. The current spike represents the highest electricity prices recorded so far this year, imposing significant financial pressure on consumers and businesses in the southern regions.

According to the Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet, these conditions have created an intense price peak in electricity markets, with Nord Pool data confirming the unprecedented price levels in November. Dagens Industri also highlights the notable increase, emphasizing the day's prices as the most expensive recorded for 2025.

This situation underscores the vulnerability of electricity prices to weather fluctuations, particularly during the colder months when demand is elevated and renewable energy production can be inconsistent.

As the weather conditions persist, consumers and businesses in southern Sweden may continue to face elevated energy costs, prompting attention to energy management and potential policy responses.