Regional disparities are stark. In southern Sweden, the expected May price is 60 öre per kilowatt-hour, compared to 30 öre in the north. Major media report that the premature closure of nuclear reactors was ill-considered, as they would have played an important role in the current energy mix.
The decommissioned reactors, located in the south, have particularly affected that region, while the north benefits from large-scale hydropower. Experts cited by major media emphasize that diversity in energy sources reduces vulnerability. The exact drop in snowfall and timing of nuclear shutdowns remain unspecified.