Sweden to replace solar inverter list with Rikta Rätt 2.0 database in 2027

In 2027, Sweden plans to swap out its current registry of solar and battery inverters for a fresh digital database. As reported by pv magazine, this new platform, branded Rikta Rätt 2.0, is expected to launch in the early part of that year.

The primary goal of this shift is to simplify grid connection applications by ensuring access to the latest technical data.

Registration and Approval Process

Participation in Rikta Rätt 2.0 is not automatic; manufacturers and importers must apply for inclusion in the new database. Since there will be no direct transfer of entries from the existing static list, companies are required to re-submit their data to ensure visibility in the 2027 system.

A representative from Energiföretagen Sverige noted that the entry criteria are minimal, explaining, "The basic requirements for inclusion in the new database will be limited to contact information, manufacturer name and type designation." Nevertheless, the spokesperson highlighted a key distinction concerning regulatory status: "However, inclusion will not constitute an approval or demonstrate compliance with technical requirements."

Operational Transition and Data Access

Rikta Rätt 2.0 will serve as the central repository for technical information and documentation required for grid connection applications. Manufacturers seeking listing on the platform are not required to submit their equipment for additional product testing solely for inclusion in the database.

During the transition period, the existing Rikta Rätt list will remain available as a PDF document. Energiföretagen Sverige has announced that the CSV version of the current list will be removed from their website at the end of 2027. This removal coincides with the launch of the new digital system, effectively ending the availability of the legacy list in a format easily processed by software tools.

Regulatory Boundaries and Final Details

• Grid connection approval remains the ultimate duty of individual network operators, irrespective of whether equipment appears on the list.
• A representative from Energiföretagen Sverige noted, "The categories and associated requirements are still being finalized."
• The Rikta Rätt 2.0 database does not currently intend to include cybersecurity as a distinct category.

Documentation Standards and Cybersecurity Context

While the Rikta Rätt 2.0 database will not mandate new product testing, manufacturers must provide supporting documentation such as certificates and test reports from existing conformity assessment procedures. The association’s spokesperson clarified that this approach mirrors the current process but aims for greater transparency by displaying the specific technical data and documentation network operators will use for their assessments. Although cybersecurity is not currently a separate category in the new database, the spokesperson noted that it is already part of CE marking requirements, which are set to become more extensive in coming years. The association continues to monitor regulatory developments to determine if additional categories should be incorporated in the future.

What to watch

The transition timeline includes a specific cutoff for the legacy system. New equipment listings under the existing Rikta Rätt framework will cease in September 2027.