For some years now, Svenska kraftnät has paid out several billion kroner to companies that can contribute with solutions to quickly add or subtract electricity from the Swedish system. It is needed because the green transition makes the electricity system more dependent on the weather. When there is little wind or sun, households’ electricity use needs to become more flexible, according to Svenska kraftnät.
One area where a lot of electricity can be saved is through how the electric car is charged. Many electricity companies, such as Greenely, Eon and Fortum, offer smart charging for the electric car, which means that the charging is planned based on when the electricity is cheapest, which can result in a lower electricity cost. The electricity company Tibber also offers smart charging, but is now expanding its service further. Electric car owners can now get money back by charging the electric car on specific occasions, with their existing charging box.
