What the development involves
Under a conditional agreement, the customer may connect before the grid is fully reinforced but must be able to reduce its power draw when the grid is constrained. Svenska kraftnät describes this as a temporary measure to allocate capacity earlier (Svenska kraftnät, June 23, 2025).
What benefits are documented
There is no quantified benefit yet, as the regulatory framework is still being developed. The need, however, is clear.
According to Energiföretagen, the queue of data center projects at Svenska kraftnät amounted to 7,620 MW in May 2026 (Energiföretagen, May 12, 2026).
What it could mean in Sweden
For a developer, a conditional agreement can be the difference between starting a project now or in several years. But the terms require the facility to handle curtailed power draw, using battery storage, backup power or flexible load.
What needs to be investigated
How the terms will be designed and how long they will apply. How often and by how much power draw can be curtailed. Which customers can accept the terms, and how the cost of flexibility is shared between developer, operator and customer.
