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Electricity in Sweden can be a bit complex, even for most native Swedes. So to help newcomers in Sweden just like you, we've gathered all you need to know about the Swedish electricity market right here. Let there be light!
Tip! Check out our article How To Sign Up For Electricity in Sweden: A Step-By-Step Guide covering all the steps involved in the process of signing up for a Swedish energy contract.
Skellefteå Kraft is one of the leading electricity companies in Sweden offering both fixed plans, variable plans, and hourly rates for electricity trade. Sustainability is at the heart of their operations, with water and wind as their main energy sources, and they provide 100% renewable energy.
Telinet Energi offer a variety of electricity plans, including variable, fixed, and hourly rate contracts. With the Telinet app, you can easily track both your electricity usage and costs in real time.
Fortum offers a variety of electricity plans, including variable rates, hourly rates and fixed-rate options. They are one of the largest energy providers in Sweden, with close to a million Swedish customers.
Mölndal Energi is an electricity provider in Sweden offering electricity trade plans, electricity grid (in Mölndal municipality) and a bunch of other smart electricity products and services. They have a high customer satisfaction, competitive price rates and a top-rated app called Watter.
Tibber offer one simple and very popular electricity plan among Swedes; Hourly Rates. Download the user-friendly Tibber app to easily manage your electricity consumption, monthly costs, and stay on top of price fluctuations.
Greenely have one electricity option which is the Hourly Rates plan. Easily track your electricity consumption, monthly costs, and stay on top of price fluctuations in the smart Greenely app.
Enkla Elbolaget offers mixed and variable plans, as well as hourly rate plans. They have an expert-administered electricity fund, where they assist you as a customer with purchasing electricity at optimal rates to lower your costs.
Kärnfull Energi stands out in the Swedish energy market by offering 100% nuclear-generated electricity. With their smart app for Apple and Android, you get a clear overview of your consumption and monthly costs.
In order to help you easily compare electricity plans in Sweden, we’ve pulled together a comparison chart below highlighting key details of some popular options.
Notice: This comparison was created by settled.se on 2025-01-07, based on publicly available information from each energy company. It is not an exhaustive list of all energy providers in Sweden, and the content and terms of the listed companies may have changed. Settled.se cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies.
Understanding the Swedish electricity market can be quite complex. Electricity grid this, electricity trade that. Two invoices each month? Confusing, right? We get it — we experienced it ourselves even as native Swedes when we left the nest and faced the realities of adulthood. Luckily for us, after years of experience working with subscription management for electricity, we now know all there is to know (well, almost). And luckily for you, we are here to help! Let's start with an essential concept: Electricity Grid (“Elnät”) vs. Electricity Trade (“Elhandel”).
Important to know: If you haven't signed up for an electricity trade contract when moving in, or moving to a new grid region, you will automatically receive a designated electricity contract (“Anvisningsavtal”) from your grid provider. These contracts are typically more expensive, like r-e-a-l-l-y expensive, so it is advisable to actively choose a separate electricity trade provider to secure a better price. This can be done in advance, but you can also do it once you’ve moved into your new place.
Sweden aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity production by 2040, with wind and solar energy expected to play a major role in this transition.
Your need to sign up for an electricity contract in Sweden varies depending on your housing type. For example, if you live in a second-hand rental, or in a room, your landlord likely handles the electricity contract (although you will probably need to pay for your electricity consumption).
If you rent an apartment, room or house second-hand, ensure your landlord has sorted the electricity contracts, and it’s also wise to ask for copies of the invoices to verify you’re paying the correct amount for your electricity usage each month.
If you instead live in a first-hand rental, or own an apartment or house in Sweden, you are personally responsible for arranging your electricity contracts. That's the electricity contract you should sign up for yourself, after properly comparing your options.
The main difference between electricity trade plans in Sweden is whether they offer a fixed price (“Fast pris”) or a variable price (“Rörligt pris”). In addition to those, you can also sign up for Mixed (a combo of Fixed and Variable), or the option that is growing in popularity among Swedes – Hourly Price ("Timpris").
Learn more about various electricity companies, contract types, and the Swedish electricity market. Compare based on your specific needs and preferences.
Once done with your comparison, select the electricity company and offer that best match your requirements.
Proceed to sign up with the electricity company. Review the price and other details on the company's site and sign up for your contract.
As with most utility contracts, it’s wise to carefully compare electricity providers before deciding which provider to go for. There are around 150 different electricity providers in Sweden, all with their respective pros and cons. When you compare your options, look for info about surcharges ("påslag"), monthly fees ("månadsavgift"), binding times ("bindningstid") and of course the average consumption costs ("öre/kWh"). In addition, a lot of electricity companies today have their own mobile apps, where you can see price fluctuations, your consumption and more.
To find the best electricity company for your home, go through various online resources and think about your rough average consumption. It's beneficial to read up on customer reviews, explore the information and comparisons found here on settled.se, and visit the websites of different electricity providers in Sweden. As a foreigner in Sweden, it might also be wise to check which providers offer digital customer support in English.
In our analysis, we've identified Tibber as well as Greenely as two popular options. They have no binding times, top-rated and user-friendly apps to stay on top of your costs and consumption, and provide customer support in English. They both offer one type of plan, Hourly Rates, and they have referral bonuses if you invite friends to sign up as well.
Another great option, with a broader variety of electricity plans, is Skellefteå Kraft. They have a very high customer satisfaction, and focus a lot on sustainability. Right now, they also have a very nice campaign where you get 12 months without the fixed monthly fee, no surcharges, no binding time and no cancellation period.
As a newcomer in Sweden, it's usually good if you can properly understand the terms, plans and info about energy plans before making you choice. Below, we've summarized what we've found in our research in terms of electricity companies offering info and services in English, and you can always auto-translate the websites through your browser.
Notice: This table was created by settled.se on 2025-01-07, based on publicly available information from each electricity company. It is not an exhaustive list of all energy providers in Sweden, and the content and terms of the listed companies may have changed.
Fortum, Greenely and Skellefteå Kraft all have great campaigns without monthly fees.
Checking out customer ratings and reviews from independent sites can help out when choosing the right Swedish energy provider and plan. To save you some time, we’ve pulled together ratings from a few different sources for some of the top electricity companies in Sweden—take a look below!
Notice: This table was published by settled.se on 2025-01-07, with available information from Trustpilot, SKI, the App Store and Google Play Store, with ratings about electricity companies in Sweden. The average ratings may have changed since the publication.
Skellefteå Kraft has a high customer satisfaction score (4.3/5) on Trustpilot, as well as an impressive 71.0 SKI score (the 5th highest score in Sweden).
Kärnfull Energi are highly rated for their mobile app, along with Tibber, Greenely and Enkla Elbolaget.
The cost of your electricity in Sweden depends on various factors, such as the size of your home, your electricity usage, and the number of occupants. Choosing the right electricity provider and contract for your specific needs and housing situation can significantly impact your electricity expenses. To find the cheapest electricity provider in Sweden that suits your needs and consumption, you can easily compare providers right here on settled.se, and proceed to calculate your price for each energy company.
Sweden is split into four electricity price zones (SE1 to SE4), from north to south. The northern regions (SE1, SE2) have significantly lower prices due to excess production from hydropower, while southern regions (SE3, SE4) experience higher prices due to higher demand and a limited production capacity.
Yes, it’s possible to decide which energy source you prefer, usually the options are wind, hydro or nuclear. It’s however not mandatory to decide this yourself, and if you don’t - you’ll usually get a mix of various energy sources.
You come home after a long day, open the door, and look down to see two shiny white envelopes on the hallway floor. One for electricity, and one for... electricity. "What? Did I just get 2 electricity invoices? Why?" Well, welcome to Sweden, the beautiful country of the North where you will have two separate electricity contracts: one for the electricity grid and one for electricity trade. This means that you will typically receive two separate electricity invoices each month—one for each contract. These invoices usually provide an overview of your consumption, trends, forecasts, and the total cost. Look for the terms “Elnät” (electricity grid) and “Elhandel” (electricity trade) to understand your consumption and monthly costs for each. So no, you've not messed up and signed up for duplicate electricity contracts – that's just how it works in Sweden.
You can also look for information on your invoices about Fixed Costs (“Fasta kostnader”), such as monthly fee ("Månadsavgift") and Variable Costs (“Rörliga kostnader”). This is however not to be confused with fixed price plans vs variable price plans, which is a separate thing associated with your electricity trade contract plan. Remember, this is complex even for native Swedes. Breathe!
The fixed costs represent the fixed fee that your grid and/or trade provider charges, while the variable costs represent the cost for your consumption of electricity. If you feel that you pay too much in variable costs for your electricity trade contract, it’s wise to look for alternatives and compare electricity providers, for example on settled.se.
A significant portion of your electricity costs, sometimes as much as 40-50%, goes towards energy tax (“Energiskatt”). This mandatory tax is something every household in Sweden has to pay. Yes, Swedish taxes – you simply have to get used to it.
This depends on the electricity provider. In our research, some providers allow you to register for an electricity contract without a Swedish personal identity number, but you will need to contact them via phone or chat to provide the necessary details. Generally, however, a Swedish personal identity number is required to register for an electricity contract.
Most energy companies in Sweden ask for a Swedish Personal Number and Mobile BankID to sign up online. However, as we mentioned earlier, some providers might let you sign up without a Swedish Personal Number, but you'll likely need to chat with them or call them to discuss your situation and see what options are available. In the table below, we’ve listed the typical requirements for signing up online with some of the most popular electricity providers in Sweden.
Notice: This table was published by settled.se on 2025-01-07, with information based on our research as well as from each electricity company. The table doesn't include all available electricity companies in Sweden, and the requirements may have changed since the publication.
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With years of experience working with subscription management, for example regarding electricity contracts, we are here to make your transition to Sweden smoother and more informed.
