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2023 was another year marked by unpredictability. Several wars, inflation and high interest rates, a shaky stock market and an ongoing climate crisis are placing new demands on many industries. Renewable energy is no exception. But in terms of the solar energy industry in general and Soltech in particular, great progress was made during the year. CEO Stefan \u00d6lander outlines some of the bright spots and points out some trends that will brighten up the solar energy year 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Soltech Energy had an eventful 2023. The Group has grown to consist of more than 1,000 employees in Sweden, Spain and the Netherlands, and a total of five bolt on-acquisitions were made to strengthen existing companies. An acquisition of an electrical engineering company in the Stockholm area was also carried out.<\/p>\n

In terms of operations, a number of major projects were initiated in the Group in which large-scale tech solutions will be delivered to energy companies, property owners and other community builders. In the solar park area, Soltech has a growing portfolio with a potential exceeding 1,000 MWp. This portfolio has been built up in recent years and will be sold off on an ongoing basis, as communicated in July 2023.<\/p>\n

Another sign of strength during the year was organic growth. During the interim period January-September, it amounted to a full 41 percent, which testifies to the fact that the subsidiaries are developing in the Group. Together, net sales of more than SEK 2 billion were also delivered in the first three quarters of 2023 with significantly improved profitability.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Regarding our focus areas of quality, profitability and growth, I look back on 2023 with pride. The fact that organic growth remains high is proof that our companies offer quality and enjoy being part of Soltech. In addition, it contributes to us having four consecutive quarters of improved profitability, which together with our growth creates even better conditions for us in the future, says Stefan \u00d6lander, CEO of Soltech Energy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Solar energy 2024<\/strong>
Solar energy development continues to make strong progress globally and is predicted to increase even more in 2024. Not least after new EU directives on solar cells on properties and after the conclusions of the UN climate summit COP 28 in Dubai. A historic summit that stated, among other things, that a tripling of renewable energy capacity by 2030 is needed.<\/p>\n

In Sweden, solar energy and green technology solutions also progressed. The development of larger solar parks, rooftop installations, charging stations and larger battery storage facilities was strong in 2023 and is expected to grow further in 2024. Regarding the private market, however, the Swedish solar energy industry had a lower growth compared to 2022. This was mainly due to high interest rates and lower electricity prices. Despite this, the number of private installations still increased by almost 100 percent in 2023.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Many factors indicates that solar will increase sharply, both in Sweden and globally. Not least after COP 28 pointed out the importance of increased investments in renewable energy sources and that we hopefully see falling interest rates in the coming years. As a Group, we are well positioned for the green transition that is now accelerating. We look forward to further consolidating our position as a leading player in the solar energy market during the year, concludes Stefan \u00d6lander.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three highlights from Soltech Energy 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n