The boom in solar panels, which only recently attracted households and companies, is now running into harsh reality. As a result of economic problems and the reduction of subsidies, many Swedes decide to remove the panels from their roofs.
Solar energy in Sweden, once a fast-growing industry, has faced a number of complications in recent months. Corporate bankruptcies, falling demand and slowing investment in domestic installations are changing the original optimistic ideas about green energy. People who have invested significant sums in panels are thus often faced with unfinished projects or problems with claims, which adds another blow to the industry.
Problems that make life difficult for panels
One of the main factors is reduction of state support for small producers. Subsidies, which until recently were 20 percent of the cost, have been reduced to 15 percent for new installations after mid-2025. This has directly affected households that were planning , and many smaller businesses have found themselves on the brink of bankruptcy due to the cancellations.
They are another obstacle high interest rates and falling system priceswhich slowed down interest in new installations. Even if commercial projects are holding up better, the number of new companies is decreasing and the overall growth of the sector is turning to a negative trend. Companies that still reported millions in turnover at the beginning of 2025 are now ending up in insolvency and their customers are left with unfinished panels.
The problem with batteries and connection to the network is also significant. Although interest in energy storage is increasing, insufficiently processed battery connection processes make it difficult for households to use these systemswhich further reduces the attractiveness of solar projects and increases customer frustration.
Household and market impacts
People who have already invested in solar panels often face problems with their removal or claims. Corporate bankruptcies mean that many clients have lost deposits in the order of tens of percent of the project price, and the chances of getting the money back are slim. Understandably, this calls for increased caution when planning new installations.
However, the situation in Sweden can also be a warning for other countries where they are rapidly gaining popularity. If economic conditions change or state support decreases, similar problems may appear in our country. It is therefore important for both investors and households to continuously monitor legislative changes and the stability of the supply sector.
The example from Sweden thus shows that even green energy is not immune to economic pressures. Panel removals, corporate bankruptcies and network issues are a clear signal that the development of solar energy requires careful planning and monitoring of the overall market situation. Households should therefore think not only about ecology, but also about the proper storage of their investments.
