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World Potential (SWEDEN)
Available Hydropower Potential
On the basis of data relating to the topography and runoff,
the total natural potential has been estimated at 200 1Wh
per year. Considering inevitable losses, efficiency of machinery
and water-ways, unfeasible sites etc, it has been judged technically
possible to develop about 130 TWh per year.
On several occasions throughout the years studies have been
made as to what extent hydropower could be developed economically.
Each new estimate has produced a higher figure than the previous
one. This is caused partly by advances in design and construction
and partly by changed costs of alternative power production.
The latest study was done in 1995 and gave the figure 95 1Wh
per year as economically feasible. In the fifties and sixties
the evaluation was made in comparison with oil-based production
of power. The latest estimate is based on comparison with
alternative renewable sources of electric energy. With an
economically feasible potential of at least 95 TWh per year,
of which 64 TWh is developed today, there should be an additional
resource of 31 TWh. The bulk of these resources is located
in northern Sweden. About 17 TWh per year relates to the four
rivers Vindeldlven, Pite Alv, Kalix Alv and the Swedish section
of the river Torne-Muonio Alv, which are mainly undeveloped.
Country Brief
History of Hydropower
Installed Capacity
Electricity Supply
Network
Planning, Operation,
and Power Exchange
The Deregulated
Electricity Market
Hydrology and Topography
Background of Hydro
Development
Hydropower Developed
Until 1995
Available Hydropower
Potential
The Possibilities
of Further Development
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