Simulation and visualization of Sweden's future electricity system

This project focuses on developing a digital tool for users to conduct "what-if" scenarios related to Sweden's future electricity needs. It aims to facilitate discussions among industry, municipalities, regions, authorities, and the public, reducing business risks for Swedish industry and supporting the green transition.

Phase 1 of AI Sweden's energy visualization initiative identified the need for a neutral national platform for energy and grid-related modeling and scenario analysis. This Phase 2 project will build upon the prototype developed in Phase 1 (Behovskartan, available here) to create a user-friendly digital tool.

This clip shows the Behovskartan website, developed in Phase 1 of the project. Users can explore energy scenarios by adjusting variables like sector electrification and consumption — now set to be further developed.

The project will enhance the tool's functionality, models, capacity, and security, and enable users to study electricity demand scenarios at various geographical levels (e.g., municipality, region). It will also address data security and sharing considerations.

A heat map of Sweden showing projected electricity needs, alongside graphs and text about the future of energy.

Sneak peak from the ongoing work for phase 2.

Challenges

The project addresses the challenge of needing a neutral platform for modeling and analyzing future energy needs in Sweden, especially concerning industrial expansion and electrification. It also involves the complexity of data sharing and preparation.

Project purpose

The purpose of this project is to develop a digital tool that allows users to explore different scenarios related to electricity demand in Sweden. It aims to support informed discussions and decision-making among various stakeholders, fostering a common understanding of the future electricity system.

Expected outcomes

The primary outcome is a completed digital tool for visualizing and simulating Sweden's future electricity needs. This includes enhanced functionality, improved data handling and security, and the ability to analyze scenarios for different geographical areas.

The project will also provide an analysis of long-term management and operation of the tool.