Konti-Skan Connect
HVDC-cables between Sweden and Denmark are being renewed
Together with Energinet, Svenska kraftnät is replacing the existing HVDC-connections Konti-Skan 1 and 2 between south west of Sweden and Jutland in Denmark. The renewal is needed to maintain a reliable transmission between the countries.
HVDC-cables between Sweden and Denmark are being renewed
Together with Energinet, Svenska kraftnät is replacing the existing HVDC-connections Konti-Skan 1 and 2 between south west of Sweden and Jutland in Denmark. The renewal is needed to maintain a reliable transmission between the countries.
Between Lindome south of Gothenburg and Vester Hassing on Jutland in Denmark, the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) links Konti-Skan 1 and 2 are located. The links are aged and are expected to reach their technical lifespan in the mid-2030s. In order to maintain reliable transmission between the countries, Svenska kraftnät, together with Energinet, is planning to replace the two links with a new modern HVDC-link.
The new HVDC-link will have a transmission capacity of 1000 MW (previously 715 MW). The existing links Konti-skan 1 and 2 are expected to remain in operation until the new link is completed.
Preliminary timetable
| Activity | When |
|---|---|
| Dialog authorities | 2026 |
| Consultation | 2026/2027 |
| Application for permission | 2027 |
| Permission from the Swedish Energy Markets Inspectorate | 2027/2028 |
| Planned start of construction | 2030 |
| Planned commissioning | 2036 |
About the project
Svenska kraftnät, together with our Danish counterpart Energinet, is planning to renew the HVDC-cables Konti-Skan 1 and 2 with a new modern cable. The existing connections are expected to reach their technical lifespan in the mid-2030s and in order to maintain a reliable electricity transmission between Denmark and Sweden (SE3 and DK1), a renewal is necessary.
Technology: 1000 MW high-voltage direct current (HVDC)
Stations: Lindome, south of Gothenburg and Vester Hassing on Jutland in Denmark.
Investment cost: The costs are shared equally between Svenska kraftnät and Energinet. For Svenska kraftnät, the cost is provisionally estimated at SEK 6,500 million
Contacts
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- Jörgen Näslund
- Project Manager
- +46 72 459 86 12
- jorgen.naslund@svk.se
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- Joel Nylin
- Communications Officer
- +46 10-475 83 31
- joel.nylin@svk.se
