Sweden is divided into four electricity price zones — SE1, SE2, SE3 and SE4. Which zone you live in directly affects what you pay for your electricity.
The four electricity price zones in Sweden
The Swedish electricity market is divided into four price zones to manage capacity constraints in the grid. Prices can vary significantly between north and south.
- SE1 — Luleå: Northern Sweden. Lots of hydropower, low electricity prices. Includes cities like Luleå, Kiruna, Umeå and Östersund.
- SE2 — Sundsvall: Northern central Sweden. Still high electricity production, relatively low prices. Includes Sundsvall, Gävle and Falun.
- SE3 — Stockholm: Central and south-central Sweden. Largest population, highest consumption. Includes Stockholm, Gothenburg, Uppsala and Örebro.
- SE4 — Malmö: Southern Sweden. Little local production, imports from Denmark and Germany. Includes Malmö, Helsingborg and Kristianstad.
How do I find my zone?
The easiest way is to check your electricity bill — your price zone is always stated there. You can also contact your grid operator or search by municipality on Svenska kraftnät's website.
Does the price zone affect my contract?
Yes. If you have a spot price contract, you pay the actual hourly price in your zone. This means a customer in SE1 often pays less than a customer in SE4 for the exact same hour. You can compare electricity prices in your zone on our site.
Why do prices differ?
The differences are due to capacity constraints in the national grid. When there is not enough capacity to transfer electricity from the north (where it is produced) to the south (where it is consumed), separate price levels form. During periods of low consumption or high production, the differences tend to shrink.