Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The Swedish Energy Agency is offering SEK 270 million in funding for projects that promote fossil-free electricity production, including nuclear, wind, solar, hydropower, and hydrogen-based solutions. Applications should strengthen Sweden’s electricity system by enhancing resilience, sustainability, and ecological and social responsibility.
About the Programme
The funding is part of The Electricity System of the Future programme, which aims to address challenges from the ongoing energy transition and changes in electricity production and consumption. The programme supports projects that advance fossil-free electricity production, enhance system resilience, and promote sustainability across Sweden’s electricity supply.
Focus Areas
Projects eligible for this call should contribute to one or more of the following areas:
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Fossil-Free Electricity Production: Nuclear power, hydropower, pumped storage, wind power, solar power, ocean energy, combined heat and power, and hydrogen-based production.
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Sustainable Energy Systems: Integration of renewable energy sources, smart grids, and system-wide electrification.
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Electrification of Other Sectors: Promoting electrification in transport, industry, and other energy-intensive sectors.
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Planning and Security of Supply: Ensuring a reliable and resilient electricity system.
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Competitiveness: Supporting innovation and maintaining Sweden’s global energy competitiveness.
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Ecological and Social Sustainability: Minimizing environmental impact and promoting societal benefits.
Funding Details
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Total Funds Available: SEK 270 million.
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Allocation: SEK 170 million for nuclear power projects, SEK 100 million for other fossil-free electricity initiatives.
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Eligible Costs: Research, development, innovation, and demonstration projects aligned with programme objectives.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
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Companies (excluding private individuals and sole proprietors)
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Public sector bodies
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Universities and colleges across social sciences, humanities, technical, and natural sciences
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Research institutes
Collaborations between industry, academia, and research institutes are encouraged to maximize project impact.
How to Apply
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Identify a project aligned with one or more programme objectives.
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Prepare a detailed proposal including goals, methodology, expected outcomes, and budget.
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Ensure applicants meet eligibility criteria; private individuals and individual companies cannot apply.
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Submit the application via the Swedish Energy Agency’s official portal before the deadline.
Tips for a Strong Application
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Demonstrate clear contributions to fossil-free electricity production and system sustainability.
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Highlight potential collaboration and industry-academia partnerships.
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Emphasize innovation, scalability, and societal or ecological benefits.
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Align the project with one or more focus areas of The Electricity System of the Future programme.
FAQs
1. What types of projects are eligible? Research, innovation, and demonstration projects in fossil-free electricity production and sustainable energy systems.
2. Are individual researchers eligible? No, applications must come from eligible organizations, not private individuals.
3. How much funding is available? SEK 270 million in total, divided between nuclear and other fossil-free electricity initiatives.
4. Can multiple organizations collaborate? Yes, collaboration between companies, universities, and research institutes is encouraged.
5. Are all forms of renewable energy considered? Yes, including wind, solar, hydro, pumped storage, ocean energy, and hydrogen-based electricity.
6. What disciplines are eligible to apply? Technical, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences departments at universities and research institutes.
7. Is funding available for operational costs? Eligible costs include project-related research, development, and innovation expenditures.
Conclusion
The Swedish Energy Agency 2026 call provides a strategic opportunity to advance fossil-free electricity production while supporting resilience, sustainability, and innovation in Sweden’s electricity system. By fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutes, this funding strengthens the transition toward a reliable, low-carbon, and socially responsible energy future.
For more information, visit Energimyndigheten.
