Sweden to Scale Back Tax Breaks for Renewable Energy

March 19, 2025, 9:15 AM UTC

Sweden will reverse tax breaks for solar power installation and eliminate tax subsidies for micro-production of renewable electricity, under a finance ministry proposal published Tuesday.

A tax credit for private individuals installing solar cells would be cut to 15% of the installation cost, from the current 20%. The 15% rate previously applied until 2023.

  • If approved by parliament, the reversal would take effect July 1. Tax subsidies for micro-production of renewable electricity would be eliminated from Jan. 1, 2026, as part of the proposal.
  • The incentives were designed to encourage the uptake of renewable energy. ...

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