MV to revive plans for power line to Sweden - Germany revives shelved underwater power cable to Sweden for renewable energy exchange

The German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is pushing to revive a shelved power project that would connect Sweden and Germany via an underwater cable. The Hansa PowerBridge, cancelled in 2024, is back under discussion as lawmakers urge fresh negotiations with Sweden and Norway. Yet Sweden's current stance on the plan remains unclear in public records as of March 2026.

The proposed high-voltage direct-current cable would run between southern Sweden and the Güstrow region in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Its purpose is to transport surplus wind energy from northern Germany to Sweden during peak production. In return, Sweden could supply electricity to Germany when demand climbs, leveraging its flexible hydropower capacity.

Scandinavian hydropower acts as a natural storage system, helping balance fluctuations in wind and solar output. However, earlier concerns—such as potential short-term wholesale price increases in Sweden by up to 15 percent—would need re-evaluation. The state parliament in Schwerin has formally called on the federal government and the EU to reassess the project. Lawmakers are pressing for talks with Sweden and Norway to explore reviving the initiative, despite limited public information on Sweden's updated position.

The revival of the Hansa PowerBridge could strengthen cross-border energy exchanges between Germany and Sweden. If approved, the cable would improve grid stability by sharing renewable energy resources. The next steps depend on negotiations and Sweden's official response to the renewed proposal.