Three glas jars with different types of fuel are standing next to each other

“The white coal”

At the beginning of the 20th century, Sweden has a great need for coal. Among other things, it is needed to fuel steam locomotives. But coal is expensive and has to be imported. The high cost of coal, combined with the fear of disruptions to the railway, leads to an initiative to electrify the railway network. Over time, steam locomotives become obsolete. Coal is replaced by “white coal” – electricity. So, many hydroelectric power stations are built to produce all the electricity needed.