One of the Soltech Group's subsidiaries, Soltech Energy Solutions, has a new large solar energy assignment in an industrial area just south of Jönköping. The solar energy company will build a 4 MW solar installation on Infrahub's property where Svenska Retursystem will operate. The installation will be commissioned during 2022/23 and the order value amounts to SEK 25 million.
Soltech Energy Solutions is a nationwide solar energy company that, together with other community builders, supports property owners, industries, and landowners with large-scale solar energy solutions. The company has has signed an agreement to build a large roof-mounted solar energy solution on Infrahub's property in Södra Stigamo, a logistics area, in Vaggeryd municipality.
– It feels great to be able to help Infrahubs and Svenska Retursystem with this sustainable initiative. It will be one of the largest roof-based solar installations in Sweden and will produce large amounts of green energy for the business and at the same time make secure a solution less sensitive to high electricity prices, says Rickard Lantz, Business Development Manager, Soltech Energy Solutions.
Food logistics with a focus on sustainability
Svenska Retursystem develops the grocery industry's common reusable system for distribution of goods based on a completely circular process. The new logistics facility in Vaggeryd will have one of Sweden's largest roof-placed solar installations with an estimated annual production of 3.7 GWh.
– In the power shift to renewables, solar energy plays an important part. Svenska Retursystem has high goals for increased sustainability in the reusable system. By adding more renewable energy to the existing electricity system, we can help the change to renewable energy instead of fossile energy. We are pleased that Infrahubs have agreed with Soltech on a large roof-mounted solar energy solution at our upcoming logistics facility in Vaggeryd, says Hans Byström, Purchasing Manager, Svenska Retursystem.
The first panel set up for the new solar energy solution is now taking place at an ICA store in Borås. The installation is being built by the Soltech companies Soltech Energy Solutions and Provektor and will cover approximately 14% of the property's electricity needs. This will be the start of an assignment from ICA Fastigheter, which also involves three more solar installations on retail properties around Sweden. Commissioning of the solar facility in Borås is planned for the summer of 2022.
The solar energy company Soltech Energy Solutions develops solutions for large landowners, property owners and logistic businesses with large-scale solar energy projects as well as charging and storage solutions.
The solar energy company will now build a 4,000 sqm solar energy solution for ICA Fastigheter in Borås on the property for Maxi ICA Stormarknad. In addition to Soltech Energy Solutions, Provektor, an electrical engineering company in the Soltech Group, will carry out the electrical installations.
The solar energy solution in Borås is the first in a series of installations that the Soltech Group will carry out for ICA Fastigheter. During the spring and summer, solar installations will also be constructed on three of ICA Fastigheter's retail properties in Ludvika, Halmstad and Nacka.
– It feels fantastic that we can help ICA Fastigheter with several large-scale solar energy solutions. The solar installation in Borås will be the first to be constructed and it feels great that the first panel is now being installed, says Jesper Ståhlberg, Key Account Manager, Soltech Energy Solutions.
The Soltech company Soltech Energy Solutions has been commissioned to build a 38,000 sq m solar energy solution for Coop Sverige AB consisting of CFP * -certified panels with recycled silicon from Norway and silicon from Germany and the USA. The facility will be installed at Coop's new, fully automated, goods terminal and will cover half of the entire property's electricity needs. The project is planned for the turn of the year 2022/2023.
The solar energy company Soltech Energy Solutions develops large-scale solar energy projects as well as charging and storage solutions for landowners, property owners and logistic developers. The solar energy company will now construct a solution for Coop Sverige in Eskilstuna. Their new fully automated goods terminal will have a 38,000 square meter roof-mounted installation.
The solar panels to be installed are CFP-certified with a mixture of recycled silicon. Silicon is one of the most important components in a solar panel and the production of silicon is energy intensive. Therefore, the climate footprint of this solar energy installation is lower, and durability is a key factor for the whole life cycle of the installation.
– The solar energy solutions at Coop's product terminal in Eskilstuna will be green in a double sense as the solar panels are CFP-certified. This is a great investment by Sweden's most sustainable brand** Coop and we are proud to have been entrusted to construct and build this installation, says Jesper Ståhlberg, Key Account Manager, Soltech Energy Solutions.
Coop's terminal will be powered entirely by renewable electricity
The solar cell solution is estimated to cover approximately 50 percent of the property's annual electricity use and the remaining electricity is purchased from other renewable energy sources. A product terminal of this size has a high electricity consumption, which makes a solar energy extra welcome. Both to secure the supply of renewable electricity but also to reduce Coop's climate footprint.
– Acting sustainably permeates all operations within Coop. Now we are investing in the future with a new fully automated terminal in Eskilstuna and then we will of course make it as smart and sustainable as possible. For us, it became obvious to invest in a large-scale solar energy installation on the roof of the terminal. We look forward to working with our partner Soltech in the installation of Sweden's largest roof-mounted solar energy solutions, says Örjan Grandin, CEO of Coop Logistik.
*CFP-certified panels are products with a better climate footprint value in their life cycle analysis. CFP stands for Carbon footprint.
** according to Sustainable Brand Index 2021
On March 31, Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) acquired 40 percent of the shares in the subsidiary Din Takläggare i Värmland-Dalsland AB (Din Takläggare). Soltech now owns 100 percent of the company. At the same time, the Group makes its first bolt-on acquisition by acquiring 100 percent of the solar energy company Solexperterna Värmland AB (Solexperterna). The acquired company will be part of the now wholly owned subsidiary Din Takläggare from 1 April. This further strengthens Din Takläggare's solar energy competence and installation capacity. Solexperterna are expected to contribute with approximately SEK 5 million in sales during 2022. The acquisitions are financed entirely from its own assets and with newly issued Soltech shares.
Soltech acquired 60 percent of Din Takläggare on September 29, 2020 and is now acquiring the remaining 40 percent. The company is active in roofing and solar energy mainly in Värmland and Dalsland. Since joining the Group, Din Takläggare has been involved in three solar energy installations in its ambition to become, in line with Soltech's transformation strategy, a roofing company that also offers solar energy services.
They are now given even better opportunities when the Group completes its first additional acquisition, also known as a bolt-on acquisition. It is the solar energy company Solexperterna that is acquired and merged into the subsidiary.
– It feels very good that we are acquiring the remaining part of Din Takläggare and at the same time making a bolt-on acquisition that strengthens their business area solar energy. We work actively to develop our subsidiaries, both organically and through strategic bolt-on acquisitions such as this. Our subsidiaries will always be given the best possible conditions to grow and take new market shares, says Stefan Ölander, CEO of Soltech Energy.
A bolt-on acquisition that creates competitive advantages
Solexperterna are active in Värmland and the surrounding area and provide their customers business with a wide range of services in solar energy solutions with a holistic and sustainable perspective. The company currently has about 5 employees and has previously worked closely with Din Takläggare, of which it is now a part.
– We take an exciting new step on our growth journey. Solexperterna is a very competent solar energy company that we earlier have had a great collaboration with. The fact that we are now acquiring their solar energy competence will create even greater value for us in the future and we are very pleased that Soltech is helping us with this bolt-on acquisition, says Håkan Wennberg, CEO of Din Takläggare.
On March 21, Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) acquired 30 percent of the shares in the subsidiary Fasadsystem i Stenkullen AB (Fasadsystem) with access on March 21, 2022. Soltech Energy now owns 100 percent of the company and the acquisition of the remaining shares in the company is a part of the ongoing work to strengthen Soltech's offering in solar facades. Fasadsystem has 38 employees and sales of almost SEK 95 million in 2021 with a profit of just over SEK 10 million (EBIT). The acquisition is financed entirely from its own assets and with newly issued Soltech shares.
Soltech acquired 70 percent of Fasadsystem on April 23 2020 and is now acquiring the remaining 30 percent. An agreement was signed on March 21, with the meaning that Soltech increases their investment the façade segment as well as in solar cell facades. Fasadsystem gets an even larger opportunity to broaden their offering in large-scale solar cell facades, in addition to their core business.
– Fasadsystem is a successful family business and a much-appreciated company within the Soltech Group. They are involved in several of our most notable solar energy projects, and we clearly see that solar cell facades are an appreciated segment among our customers. It is therefore with pleasure that we acquire the remaining part of the company, says Stefan Ölander, CEO of Soltech Energy.
Builds Sweden's largest solar cell facade
Fasadsystem is one of Western Sweden's leading companies in the facade industry with over 40 years of experience in various solutions and cutting-edge expertise for the development of modern, functional, and stylish facades.
Since Fasadsystem became part of the Soltech Group, they have also been able to offer large-scale sustainable, aesthetic and technically smart building-integrated solar energy solutions for facades. The company is, among other things, involved in what will be Sweden's largest solar cell façade in Jönköping and Wallenstam's colorful solar cell façade in Mölnlycke Fabriker.
– Now we will get an even better opportunity to develop our high-quality facade products and continue to offer large-scale solar energy solutions to new and existing customers. We thrive in the Soltech Group, and this is a natural step that give us and our staff better new ways to meet at future where solar cell facades are becoming increasingly important for the construction and real estate industry, says Tommie Standerth, CEO of Fasadsystem.
NP Gruppen, a subsidiary in the Soltech Group, has won a solar energy procurement in Malmö. The roofing company will install solar energy installations on 13 properties. The installations are being carried out for MKB Fastighets AB and is expected to be completed during 2022.
Stockholm based NP Gruppen was acquired in 2019 and was Soltech's first roofing company with a history that stretches all the way back to the 60s. Since joining the Soltech Group, they have transformed into a roofing specialist that also offers solar energy solutions. NP Gruppen has completed several solar energy projects in the past year and has its own solar energy business area.
The procurement applies to 13 properties in Malmö that will have roof-placed solar energy systems installed. The properties are owned by MKB Fastighets AB, one of Sweden's largest public housing companies.
The properties that will get the solar energy solutions are apartment buildings and one of the houses is a student residence. It will be NP Gruppens third project in southern Sweden and Marcus Juhlin, solar energy manager at NP Gruppen, is happy about the upcoming solar energy project.
– We are very proud of the confidence and to collaborate with a customer who makes a great sustainability investment. We are more than ready to start the work so that more people in Malmö get their homes powered with the help of solar energy, says Marcus Juhlin, Solar energy manager at NP Gruppen.
Sweden's largest solar park connected to one individual industry, Åbro Bryggeri in Vimmerby. The park will be built by Soltech Energy's subsidiary, Soltech Energy Solutions. The solar park will cover an area of 10 hectares and will make Åbro Bryggeri completely energy self-sufficient with solar power. The park is planned to be in full activity during the latter part of 2022.
Soltech Energy Solutions is a nationwide solar energy company in the Soltech Group that helps property owners, industries, and landowners with large-scale solar energy solutions. The company will now build what will be Sweden's largest solar park constructed for one individual actor, Åbro Bryggeri.
Åbro Solpark will be built in proximity of the brewery and will cover an area of approximately 100 000 square meters. The solar power production from the park will be used directly by the brewery and this climate investment will make Åbro completely self-sufficient of energy.
– Åbro Bryggeri is making an extraordinary solar energy investment with a 100 000 square meter solar park that is being built right next to the brewery. It is a well-established family business with impressive sustainability ambitions, and we are very happy to once again have the confidence to help them with large-scale solar energy installations, says Rickard Lantz, Business Development Manager at Soltech Energy Solutions.
An area of over 14 football fields
Since 2018, the brewery has also had a roof-mounted solar energy solution of 3,500 square meters that covered approximately 5 percent of the business's annual energy needs, also built by Soltech.
Now that Åbro Solpark is to be built, the solar energy from both the roof and the solar park will abundantly cover the brewery's energy needs. Åbro Solpark will be 10 hectares in size, which corresponds to just over 14 full-size football fields and will deliver over 8,000,000 kWh to Åbro's operations.
– Sustainability efforts is with us in everything we do at Åbro Bryggeri. Investing in a solar park that enables us to become completely self-sufficient in solar and at the same time further reduce our climate footprint is a natural step for us in that work. We want to thank Soltech for a good collaboration, says Henrik Dunge, CEO of Åbro Bryggeri.
Two of Soltech Energy's subsidiaries, Soltech Energy Solutions and Takorama, will assist the real estate company Castellum with solar energy and roofing. Eight properties in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Jönköping will get a solar energy solution on their roofs. Two of the properties will also have their roofs redone to better accommodate the solar panels. The installations and roof restoration will be completed during the first half of 2022.
Soltech has an offensive growth strategy with acquisitions in the solar, roof, facade and electrical engineering industries. The acquired companies will together create synergies and build a strong group with cross-border expertise. Two of the Soltech Group's companies will now jointly help Castellum with additional sustainable solar energy and roofing solutions. One of several projects that proves the acquisition strategy to be successful.
Soltech Energy Solutions will build solar energy solutions on eight of the property company's properties. Prior to the solar energy installations, two of the properties will also have their roofs restored by Takorama.
– We already have a good cooperation with Castellum and it feels great that we have started the solar energy year 2022 together. Soltech has the ambition to be a community builder that drives a sustainable society transformation, and it is therefore a joy to cooperate with a real estate company that invests heavily to be a world leader in that area, says Markus Duseus, Regional Manager at Soltech Energy Solutions.
More than halfway to reach the goal
Since 2020, Castellum has had a goal of building 100 large photovoltaic plants within five years. Already in the autumn of 2021, the company was halfway and facility number 50 became the solar cell facility at City Gross' grocery store in Jönköping, which was also built by Soltech. Now the real estate company keep moving forward with more solar power in sight.
– Large-scale solar energy solutions are the future. It therefore feels very good that we have agreed with Soltech on the new solar energy solutions on our properties in several cities. We see this as one of many important steps to continue to be a real estate company that really makes a difference and takes responsibility in the most important issue of our time, says Max Börling, project manager for Castellum's solar cell investment.
The collaboration between Soltech Energy's subsidiary Soltech Energy Solutions and Falkenklev Logistik is now taken to the next level. In addition to the 1.5-hectare solar park Soltech will build, both companies, together with Scania, will also construct Sweden's largest charging station and battery park for electrical trucks. The project is partly financed by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency within the initiative Klimatklivet*. Soltech's order value for the whole park amounts to SEK 20 million.
The solar energy company Soltech Energy Solutions helps large landowners, property owners, logistics and transport companies with large-scale solar energy as well as charging and storage solutions. The company is now part in the project to be Sweden's largest charge and battery park for charging heavy vehicles with green power.
The charging station and battery park in Malmö will be built for Falkenklev Logistik, together with Scania and Kempower. The project will be the largest of its kind when it is completed later this year and is one of several stages in Falkenklev's sustainability initiative. An investment that also includes a 1.5-hectare solar park that Soltech will build in Perstorp (Skåne) during 2022, as well as five newly purchased electric trucks from Scania.
– Falkenklev is now completing one more step in their sustainability investment. The sun rays first create green electricity in their new solar park, which is transferred into the local electricity grid and their new electric trucks will then be charged in the new combined fast-charge station and battery park. Falkenklev is really in the driver's seat when it comes to sustainable transports, says Rickard Lantz, Business Development Manager, Soltech Energy Solutions.
The charging station is also available to the public
The park will be able to charge 22 vehicles at the same time but has the potential to handle another 18 charging vehicles in the future. The charging station and battery park will also be open to the public for charging electric cars during the day.
– If we are going to do this, we are going to do it properly. With this solution our new electric trucks will be able to be charged during the night in the new park, that will also be available for public charging during the day. Being able to both contribute to the area's general charging infrastructure and secure the future of our own operations at the same time feels very good, says Victor Falkenklev, CEO of Falkenklev Logistics.
– Scania's electrified trucks contribute to a sustainable transport system, and it is therefore gratifying that we get to contribute with our solutions to a company who thinks sustainability all the way. From renewable self-produced solar energy to its own charging infrastructure. This is a great way to create sustainable transports, says Håkan Roupé, Sales Manager, trucks at Scania.
From the sun's rays to electricity – that's how it works
1. The solar park creates over one million kilowatt hours
The solar electricity that the solar park in Perstorp, Skåne, produces is sold and fed to the local electricity grid. The solar park will be approximately 15,000 sqm in size. With the electricity generated by the solar park, an electric car could drive about 400 000 km.
2.The charging station strengthens the electricity grid and ensures safe charging
The new battery park will be equipped with 2 MW batteries to ensure the capacity of the chargers. With this, the 22 charging stations will be both safe and secure. The park's chargers will also be available to the public during the day, something that contributes to the automotive industry's green transition in southern Sweden.
3.Transports run on future-proof solar
Falkenklev's transports will then be able to carry out their deliveries on green electricity. The logistics and transport company will also be independent of rampant electricity and fuel prices as they will supply over one million kilowatt hours to the local electricity grid as a result of their new solar park.
This project is part-financed by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency within the initiative Klimatklivet. Here you can read about Klimatklivet: https://www.naturvardsverket.se/bidrag/klimatklivet/
A new building within Danderyd's hospital area will get glass facades by the Soltech subsidiary ESSA Glas & Aluminium AB. After winning the procurement process, ESSA will carry out the façade contract with construction starting during the summer of 2022. The assignment is carried out for Region Stockholm, through Locum AB, and has an order value of SEK 92 million.
The Soltech Group's latest acquisition in the façade industry, ESSA Glas & Aluminium, will now assist Region Stockholm's real estate company Locum with a façade solution. The project means that a new building of approximately 34,000 sqm will have glass facades installed by ESSA.
– We are both proud and very happy to be trusted with this project from Locum and Region Stockholm. This assignment is a feather in the cap for us and great for the whole company. We are more than ready to roll up our sleeves and get started, says Ola Karlsson, CEO of ESSA Glas & Aluminium.
About Locum AB
Locum manages, builds, and develops two million square meters of care properties for its owner, Region Stockholm. Through commitment, innovation, and collaboration, they offer healthcare and residents in Stockholm County attractive and sustainable care environments.
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