MV to revive plans for power line to Sweden - Germany Revives Shelved Baltic Power Line to Boost Energy Security

A shelved underwater power line between Sweden and Germany may soon be revived. The German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is pushing for a reassessment of the Hansa PowerBridge project, which was initially rejected in 2024. Officials now argue that the plan could boost energy security and economic ties in the Baltic region.

The Hansa PowerBridge was first blocked by Sweden in 2024 over security fears linked to a Russian-owned cable route. By early 2026, however, Sweden's position changed. After adjusting the route to avoid Russian waters, the project gained approval in March 2026, reflecting stronger political backing and growing energy security concerns.

The state parliament in Schwerin has now called on Germany's federal government and the EU to re-examine the proposal. Lawmakers also urged negotiations with Sweden and Norway to move the project forward. If built, the power line would carry surplus wind energy from northern Germany to southern Sweden during high production periods. In return, Sweden could supply electricity to Germany when demand peaks. Scandinavian countries already possess large-scale hydropower systems, which act as natural storage for balancing fluctuations in wind and solar energy. Experts suggest that earlier worries, such as short-term wholesale price spikes of up to 15 percent in Sweden, should now be reconsidered in light of these benefits.

The revival of the Hansa PowerBridge could strengthen cross-border energy cooperation. With route adjustments addressing past security concerns, the project now has clearer political support. If successful, it would allow both countries to share renewable energy more efficiently, improving stability in the Baltic Sea region.