Will Sweden reduce the subsidy for solar?

The Swedish government is considering reducing the subsidy for solar installations and removing the income tax reduction for households and businesses that micro-produce renewable electricity. Svensk Solenergi, Sweden’s leading solar association, has criticized the proposals.

Can private individuals use the Swedish direct capital subsidy?

This year is the last year that private individuals can use the Swedish direct capital subsidy programme. The support system will be replaced by a tax reduction for green technology (“Skattereduktion för installation av grön teknik”).

What subsidies are available for solar roof installations?

There are two main subsidies, the Green Deduction (grön teknik) and ROT. Generally, one can avail of either the grön teknik or the ROT deduction, but not both. In the case of solar roof installations, it's possible to utilize both the ROT and grön teknik.

Do PV system owners get subsidies in 2022?

However, as of 2022, no subsidies exist except for the private domestic PV market segment. In general, a PV system owner that sells the excess electricity will receive compensation from the electricity trading utility company and from the grid owner. The compensation varies depending on the grid owner.

Will the government stop subsidized solar cells?

It also plans to scrap the tax reduction for the micro-production of renewable electricity. The ministry said in a statement on the government’s website that installations have increased sharply, which is why there is no longer a need to subsidize solar cells.

Does Sweden have a roadmap for solar PV?

Sweden lacks a roadmap or strategy on solar PV, but there are some reports by the Swedish Energy Agency including aspects on potential, barriers, roadmaps, etc.