Germany Pushes Sweden to Approve Main Development Mission “Hansa Powerbridge”

Germany is planning a significant building – to Sweden

Immediately, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

One of many points that must be mentioned is power. And now Germany is placing strain on Sweden to say sure to the plans to construct a strong electrical energy line between the 2 nations, stories Sveriges Radio.

It’s in regards to the massive undertaking “Hansa Powerbridge”.

– We actually need the brand new underwater energy line to be constructed, burdened German Power Minister Robert Habeck to the radio.

Reductions are required

However Sweden is skeptical in regards to the building.

Amongst different issues, there’s a political wrestle. The opposition desires Germany to make concessions and, amongst different issues, to introduce electrical energy value ranges just like Sweden, as a result of in line with the Social Democrats, this may result in electrical energy cheaper within the south of the nation.

– It’s a prerequisite if there aren’t any electrical energy fields in Germany that Hansa Powerbridge won’t succeed, says Fredrik Olovsson (S), who’s pushing for Ulf Kristersson to make the identical calls for within the negotiations, to SR.

Then it may be prepared

The lead is taken into account vital for Germany, which shut down its nuclear energy final yr. Hansa Powerbridge is taken into account able to being the guarantor of the nation’s future electrical energy provide and power transition.

The plan from the start was for the facility line to be accomplished in 2026, however after logistical issues and political opposition, the present forecast is barely into the 2030s.

This has been confirmed by Svenska Kraftnät, which is answerable for the matter and is at the moment awaiting approval from the federal government.

– Svenska kraftnät and 50Hertz have determined to cease the acquisition of Hansa PowerBridge. The reason being that the technical necessities have modified and challenges within the current energy grid have led to vital modifications within the tender paperworkthe state enterprise physique has beforehand been named.

From Hurva to Gustrow

The electrical energy connection is deliberate to run between the Hurva station within the city of Hörby in Scania and Güstrow in northern Germany.

– With Hansa Powerbridge, we’re strengthening the connection between the Nordics and the remainder of Europe with extra alternatives for commerce within the electrical energy market, emphasizing Svenska Kraftnät.

Press secretary Ulf Kristersson has not needed to verify whether or not the facility line is on the agenda at at the moment’s assembly with Olaf Scholz.

Photograph: Authorities Workplaces Magnus Liljegren

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