9 - VattenFall - Island of Gotland gets future proof grid

Starting this year, the power grid serving the Swedish island of Gotland will be transformed into a smart grid. A preparatory study for the project was concluded at the end of May, laying the foundation for a grid that will hopefully become a role model for Europe.

 The Smart Grid Gotland project is a part of Vattenfall's research and development efforts within the smart-grid area. The project aims to develop strategies for the planning, construction and operation of a large-scale smart grid with a large share of intermittent power production. Already today, 30 percent of Gotland’s electricity needs come from locally produced wind power, and another 1,000 MW is planned.