The logistics industry is growing fast, at the same time the ongoing electrification of the transport and vehicle industry. But for the industry to be able to reduce its emissions by 70 percent by 2030, it is necessary that the pace of the transition increases. That's why Boxflow and Soltech Energy Solutions are creating the Greenbox Energy concept, which will make it easier for more logistics companies to turn their properties into smart energy hubs.

The technical solution in the concept is that roof-mounted solar panels, energy storage and a speed-charging park are connected behind one and the same grid connection. Together, the energy solution enables the property owner to produce, store and use solar energy in an optimized way. In the project, Boxflow contribute with its logistics expertise and Soltech is the technology developer and supplier.

The property owner does not have to do the initial investment for the installation but instead go with Greenbox Energy who will make the investment through the establishment of a PPA agreement (Power Purchase Agreement), which means that the property owner only commits to buying the electricity that the solar energy solution produces.

– This is an exciting venture that we are very proud of. The concept will make a real difference and make it easier for the industry to switch to electricity driven transports and produce green energy without straining the electricity grid. It feels great that we and Soltech are creating new opportunities for logistics property owners, says Oscar Andersson, CEO at Boxflow.

Benefits for both property owners and the public
The highly efficient charging park, powered by the self-produced electricity, will create great benefits for the property owner's vehicle fleet, but also for the public and visitors. The charging and battery park will also be accessible to the public so that passing commercial traffic and private individuals can charge their vehicles in the speed-charging park.

– Greenbox Energy is well suited for logistics properties that often have large unused roofs, energy-intensive operations, and land where large batteries can fit. This creates good conditions for us as a technical integrator to tie together all energy solutions behind the property owner's existing grid connection and create a business model that benefits both the customer and the society, says Rickard Lantz, Business development manager at Soltech Energy Solutions.

A three-step solution that connects to the same grid connection:

1. Roof-mounted solar panels
By letting a large-scale solar energy solution cover the otherwise unused roof surface, the property owner creates own electricity. The property owner also does not necessarily have to cover the initial investment for the solar installation, Greenbox Energy covers it. The property owner only undertakes to buy the electricity that the solar panels produce through a so-called PPA (Power Purchase Agreement).

2. Batteries that store the energy
The energy storage is charged by the solar panels when the sun is shining and by the electricity grid when prices are low, creating a safe energy reserve of 2 MWh. Not least, this will make the property owner less sensitive to power cuts and contributes to balancing the electricity grid.

3. Highly-efficient charging park
With a highly efficient charging park of between 20-40 charging points, staff, customers, and private individuals passing by can quickly charge their electric vehicles. Something that both contributes to the green transition and strengthens the area's charging infrastructure for both the public and professional traffic.

Visit the website for more information: www.greenboxenergy.se

The Spanish solar energy company Sud Renovables became Soltech's second international acquisition when they became part of the group at the beginning of July this year. The company with approximately 130 employees develops and installs solar energy and storage solutions for private property owners and companies through rooftop solar installations, solar parks, and solar facades.

The company has now constructed and installed what is now Catalonia's largest rooftop solar installation on the rooftop of a cable company in Central Catalonia. Manel Romero at Sud Renovables is proud of the project, which significantly reduces the property owner's electricity costs.

– At Sud Renovables we are very proud to have realized such a great project, which keeps us in the lead for industrial installations of the photovoltaic sector. We are very pleased to help companies save their energy expenditure while also reducing their CO2 footprint, says Manel Romero, CEO & Co-Founder at Sud Renovables.

– Sud Renovables is a very well-run and successful solar energy company, and we are very happy that they became a part of the Soltech Group this summer. We would like to congratulate them on their exciting project, which gives an indication of the great potential of both the company and the Spanish solar energy market, says Stefan Ölander, CEO of Soltech Energy.

365zon is one of the largest solar energy companies on the Dutch market and is primarily focused on solar energy solutions and charging solutions for private individuals, landlords, housing associations and member and consumer organizations for homeowners and tenant- owners. A market that grows every year due to rising electricity prices and a strong desire from the target groups to produce its own electricity.

Now the company has received extended trust from a large housing company organization that manage a larger number of rental apartments. The renewed contract means that 365zon are going to provide approximately 2,500 rental apartments with solar panels.

– It feels very good that we get renewed trust from the housing cooperatives. It shows both that they are organizations that want to drive the green transition, but also proof that we are doing a good job. Now we look forward to helping thousands of tenants take advantage of the sun's rays and reduce their electricity costs, says Levi van de Ven, Managing Director at 365zon.

– 365zon once again shows that their focus on quality and customer satisfaction is paying off. I would like to congratulate the entire company on a large new order that consolidates their position as market leader on the Dutch solar energy market, says Stefan Ölander, CEO of Soltech Energy.

The Dutch solar energy company 365zon was Soltech's first international acquisition when they became part of the Group on April 1 this year. The company is one of the largest solar energy companies on the Dutch market and is focused on solar energy solutions and charging solutions for the consumer market, housing associations and organizations for homeowners and tenant owned apartments.

They have now won a solar energy auction organized by the homeowners' association Vereniging Eigen Huis to offer its members opportunities to obtain high-quality solar energy installations. 365zon was one of the installers that won the assignment, where the participating companies were judged on customer satisfaction, delivery reliability and quality measurements, among others. This means that 365zon will install solar panels on 1,000 houses over the next 6 months.

– We are proud to help Vereniging Eigen Huis with 1,000 solar installations. The win is a proof that we maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and deliver quality services. The assignment is also strategically important for the future, which is great news for the entire 365zon, says Levi van de Ven, Managing Director of 365zon.

– I want to send my warmest congratulations to Levi and the team who landed this prestigious mission. 365zon is a highly valued company in the Soltech Group and deals like this shows the potential of the Dutch solar market, says Stefan Ölander, CEO of Soltech Energy.

Soltech Energy Solutions provides large-scale solar energy solutions and tech solutions for property owners and energy companies among others. The company has over 30 years of experience in creating a profitable and future-proof electricity production for commercial properties, not least in the growing segment of logistics properties.

Seven new agreements have now been signed with the logistics real estate developer Logicenters, which invests heavily in solar energy for its properties. The agreements apply to various solar installations, including one installation with an installed power of 1 MWp, which corresponds to solar installations on approximately 140 houses. The solar energy solutions are to be installed at Logicenters' logistics properties in several locations in the Stockholm area but also in Landskrona, Örebro, Borås and Jönköping.

– We are very happy about the continued trust from Logicenters, which results in several new solar projects. This is completely in line with our ambition to join hands with other community builders who wants to lead the green transition. We look forward to helping with their continued solar energy investment, says Elin Höglund, Commercial manager at Soltech Energy Solutions.

Aiming for a climate-neutral property portfolio by 2028
Logicenters is the logistics part of the property developer NREP and manages over two million square meters of logistics space, and its climate ambitions are high. In 2028, NREP's entire property portfolio, which includes Logicenters' logistics properties, is to be climate neutral. This is to be done, among other things, via climate compensation, environmental certifications, but also by installing even more solar energy installations in the coming years.

– It feels great that we have agreed upon another handful of roof-mounted solar installations on our logistics properties. Solar energy is an important tool for us and our tenants in driving the green transition, but also an opportunity to reduce and obtain predictable energy costs. Logicenters must be at the forefront of renewable energy solutions and this investment is an important part of that work, says Jon Malmsten, Solar energy expert at Logicenters.

The analysts point out that even with the situation with a deteriorating economy in general, Soltech manages to increase the organic growth rate to 44 percent in Q3 and continues to deliver strong growth. At the same time, it is also stated that the share is significantly undervalued at today's level and that there is a large upside.

Here you can read the analysis in its entirety:
https://www.aktiespararna.se/analysguiden/nyheter/analys-soltech-energy-fortsatt-kraftig-tillvaxt

Soltech company Soltech Energy Solutions has vast experience with large-scale solar and technology solutions. The company is now starting the installation of what will be a roof-mounted solar installation that will annually produce approximately 6 GWh, which is equivalent to household electricity for approximately 12,000 houses.

The facility's size is made possible by a joint arrangement
The initial investment for the facility itself is covered by the investor Swede Solar. That investment makes it possible to build a larger facility than was originally planned. Postnord will lease a larger area of its roof and gets a facility that produces far more than what the business consumes during parts of the year, without the initial investment. The electricity that is not consumed by Postnord is sold to the overall power grid and contributes to the county's supply of green electricity. The property already today has a grid connection, which means the property supports the electricity grid with the excess of solar electricity that is not going to be used in the property, balancing the grid not weighing it down.

Soltech Energy Solutions CEO Christoffer Caesar is positive about the three-party arrangement, which has made it possible to now install approximately 12 times more solar energy on the property's roof than was originally intended.

– It feels great that we are building one of the largest roof-mounted solar energy installations in the Nordics and the fact that Postnord makes it possible for us to install a much larger facility. This means that they will get a large excess of electricity in the summer but also a larger share of solar electricity in the property during the spring and autumn than a smaller solar energy system would have produced. A perfect way to utilize a roof surface that otherwise would have been unused and of course also supporting the local power grid, says Christoffer Caesar, CEO of Soltech Energy Solutions.

Postnord will buy the electricity they consume through a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement). Meaning avoiding an investment, instead buy electricity for a fixed price in a long agreement, getting a stable price for green electricity over time. The maintenance and operation are left to the owner of the installation, Soltech Energy Solutions, and tenant Postnord can focus solely on their core business instead. This installation will be an important part of the company's sustainability plans.

– We want to contribute to the sustainable development of our industry and an important part is to increase the share of renewable energy in our operations. That is why we are very much looking forward to collaborating with Soltech on the solar energy solution at Malmölandet, our property in Norrköping, which will be one of the largest of its kind in the Nordics, says Nilas Linder, Regional Manager at Postnord TPL.

Borlänge-based E-Mobility offers comprehensive solutions in planning, installation, and operation of large electric car charging stations, associated software for customer management and billing, energy storage and also solar energy solutions. The company has been part of Soltech since September 1, 2022 and has now completed a prestigious order in Dalarna.

E-Mobility has helped the sawmill Fiskarheden with electric car charging for their employees and visitors. Each electric car charger is also equipped with intelligent control of the engine heater outlet.

– This order has been a big project for us and we are grateful for the trust and for good cooperation. Fiskarheden is making a strategic investment and can now offer safe and efficient charging stations for employees and visitors. This will also contribute
to Fiskarheden as an employer as the number of electric cars continues to increase and the demand for electric car charging increases, says Martin Götesson, CEO of E-Mobility.

Charging services for Fiskarheden employees
The society has high demands and a rising need for more electricity and renewable energy. In 2021 alone, the number of electric cars in Sweden doubled. This was a contributing reason for the company to build up its own charging infrastructure at its sawmill in Fiskarheden, a venture that is partly financed by the European Union – NextGenerationEU. Magnus Larsson, CEO at Fiskarheden also sees that employers who want to create attractive workplaces in the future need to be able to offer a smart charging infrastructure.

– We see great advantages in investing in our own charging infrastructure. Society is becoming electrified, and our employees will most certainly drive electric cars in the future. This investment also strengthens us as a company we believe charging stations will become a hygiene factor for employers and property owners as a service to employees in the near future, says Magnus Larsson, CEO of Fiskarheden.

The Soltech company Soltech Energy Solutions has a vast experience of large-scale solar energy solutions. Now the company has been commissioned to build a roof-mounted solar energy solution for the municipal energy company Öresundskraft, which Foodhills Fastigheter then will own. When completed, the solar panels will have an installed output of 1,975 kWp and will contribute with an electricity production that covers 30 percent of the property's electricity needs.

The installation will be commissioned on Foodhills Fastigheter's newly produced logistics property in the heart of the newly formed food cluster in Bjuv, which has been given new life after Findus shut down its historical pea production in the area in 2016. The area is now once again an active logistics and food hub but are like many other businesses in southern Sweden facing challenges such as high electricity prices.

– It feels fantastic that we get to participate and contribute to the energy supply in an area that plan for the future overall sustainability and creates an important function for our food supply. Therefore, this assignment feels extra motivating and our partner Öresundskraft is making an important contribution to the area's future electricity supply, says André Nylén, Key Account Manager at Soltech Energy Solutions.

Food production powered by solar energy
Since Foodhills began to rehabilitate the area in 2018, more than 30 companies are operating in the area, which is called a hub for the circular food production of the future. By installing rooftop solar panels covering nearly one hectare, Öresundskraft helps the property owner to become less dependent on grid energy with increasing electricity prices and ultimately contribute to Hellofresh's operations being powered by the sun's rays.

– Renewable energy is a natural choice, and this is an important part of our mission to contribute to a sustainable energy supply. The food cluster in Bjuv is a very exciting area and we look forward to our solar energy solution being put into use. Together with Soltech, we bring together our different skills to drive the green transition and we really feel that we have the power to change, says Sara Norman, business developer solar, charging and storage at Öresundskraft.

Fasadsystem in Stenkullen became part of the Soltech group in April 2020 and is a comprehensive supplier in all types of facade installations and solar cell facades. Since joining the Soltech Group, they have been involved in designing and installing several notable solar cell facades, not least the large-scale solar cell facade in Mölnlycke Fabriker and Sweden's largest solar cell facade in Jönköping. The company has now been commissioned to install a new solar façade, this time for Berners.

The solar cell facade is to be installed at the car dealer Berner's showroom in Östersund. In total, the facade-integrated solar panels are estimated to annually produce around 15,000 kWh for the property. In addition, it will be designed in a mocha brown color, which means that it will also be aesthetically designed. Daniel Christiansen, project manager for solar cell installations at Fasadsystem, tell us about the positive values with a solar cell facade.

– It feels great to help Berners with their solar facade. We hope that this sustainability initiative will contribute to get more car dealers open to the advantages of building-integrated solar facades which, in addition to producing electricity, give the property a stylish and modern climate shell, says Daniel Christiansen, project manager at Fasadsystem.

An obvious choice for Berners
Berners was founded almost 100 years ago and is today one of Sweden's largest privately owned dealers within the Scania and Volkswagen Group with operations in the counties of Jämtland and Västernorrland. Berners has high sustainability ambitions, and the solar cell facade is part of the work to become a green car dealer.

– We are always aiming to develop and improve our properties. This solar cell facade is part of that work, and we look forward to producing our own solar energy in the future. To accelerate our sustainability work further, we are also looking at installing solar energy solutions on our roofs to meet the electrification of our vehicles, says Ante Åkerström, property manager and market strategist at Berners.