Sweden

Last updated: 22/06/2026

Enabling framework

Bad

Summary

Updated December 2022

Sweden has not formally transposed any of the provisions on RECs or CECs from the EU Directives. It does not have any special policies or measures to promote energy communities, or include them in renewables support schemes.

Detailed assessment

Assessment of potential and barriers for the development of energy communities

Bad

Inclusion in planning (NECPs, regional/local planning, RAAs, etc)

Bad

Fair, proportionate and transparent procedures to become licensed for different activities

Bad

Non-discriminatory treatment and removal of regulatory and administrative barriers

Bad

Supportive framework and incentives for energy sharing

Bad

Support to help low-income and vulnerable households access energy communities

Bad

Tools to access information

Bad

Regulatory capacity building/support for public authorities

Bad