Swedish energy company Vattenfall plans to build four hydropower plants in Sweden with a total installed capacity of 720MW. The company intends to build its first hydroelectric facility at the Harsprånget power station on the Luleälv river. The potential capacity of the facility will be as high as 110 MW. The second, the Porjus power station on the same river in Norrbotten province, has an installed capacity of 80 MW.

Vattenfall is conducting a pilot study to restore the Juktan power station on Lake Storjuktan near the Umeälven river in Västerbotten. The power generation capacity of the Juktan power plant will be as high as 380MW.

The company plans to house its fourth hydroelectric facility at the Messaure power station, again on the Luleälv River, which could generate up to 150 megawatts. Vattenfall will make an investment decision on the Harsprånget power station in 2024 and plans to start commercial operations in 2026. For the Porjus power station, it is planned to make an investment decision in 2026 and start commercial operations by 2031.

The Juktan investment decision is planned for 2027, with the commercial operation phase starting in 2031. Johan Dasht, Head of Hydropower Operations at Vattenfall Nordics, said: “We are delighted to announce our plans to build new hydropower in Sweden. If these programs do get off the ground, it will mean a massive increase in production just when we need it most. This is necessary to meet the growing demand for fossil-free electricity and is a must if we are to meet our climate goals.Editor/XingWentao