A decision from the national regulator Energimarknadsinspektionen (Ei) is due shortly and will set the revenue caps for Sweden’s electricity network companies over the 2028–2031 regulatory period. The proposed approach would remove connection charges from the capital base, value network assets at actual acquisition cost and strengthen incentives for cost-effectiveness.
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Svensk Solenergi has already submitted its comments on Ei’s regulatory framework. The association has said that it welcomes the exclusion of connection charges from the capital base and the move to a more market-based cost of capital, but would like to see stronger incentives for grid operators to use flexibility rather than expand the network. It has also warned that parts of the reform may make operators less willing to connect new customers, which risks lengthening connection queues. Ei expects the detailed regulations to be ready this autumn. (hcn)
