News from Elfack
1 December / 2025
Deadline approaches: New building requirements from May 2026
The real estate sector accounts for a significant share of the EU’s energy consumption. At the same time, research shows that a large amount of energy is wasted unnecessarily. In October 2023, the EU’s new Energy Efficiency Directive entered into force, yet awareness of the new legal requirem...
1 December / 2025
Lighting sector presence stronger than ever at Elfack
In the buzz of the exhibition hall, we meet with Johanna Strunke, Marketing Manager at Signify Sweden. She works within the field of professional lighting – an area undergoing rapid transformation. “We have several business segments, but my focus is on business-to-business,” Johanna explain...
13 May / 2025
Record-breaking Elfack brings the industry together for the future of energy and electrification
Elfack 2025 is more relevant than ever. With record numbers of exhibitors and visitors, an exhibition floor buzzing with energy, and a strong focus on innovation and sustainable transition, the fair has once again cemented its position as Northern Europe’s leading meeting place for electricity,...
8 May / 2025
Hitachi Energy and dLab Win the Swedish Energy Prize 2025 – “Solving Urgent Energy Challenges”
The Swedish Energy Prize 2025 has been awarded. Hitachi Energy took home the jury’s award with its innovative hydrogen generator, HyFlex™, while dLab won the visitors’ choice with its revolutionary power grid analytics platform. The awards were presented at Elfack, along with an honorary me...
Buildings account for a significant share of energy consumption in the EU, with 40% of total energy use and 36% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, research shows that much of this energy is wasted unnecessarily. In October 2023, the new EU Energy Efficiency Directive ca...
17 April / 2025
Nine finalists selected for the first Swedish Energy Prize
Thirty-five unique solutions were nominated. Now nine have made it to the final of the first edition of the Swedish Energy Prize
– We want to stimulate innovation and collaboration with this award, says Anna Jarnö, Business Manager at Elfack, where the prize will be awarded on 8 May...
A record 82 companies with lighting products and services will exhibit at Elfack 2025.
– Fantastic fun! It’s important that we stand together, not least to show the importance of efficient and sustainable solutions, says Mikael Castanius, CEO of the Lighting Industry.
This yea...
Developments in drone technology and AI are moving fast and creating new opportunities in many industries – including the electricity and energy sector. By using these technologies, Vattenfall Services Nordic can streamline both inspections and maintenance, resulting in improved safety and le...
In May 2025, the industry’s leading players will gather at Elfack to discuss the energy system of the future – and we at Sigholm and Energistrategipodden look forward to being part of the conversation. As Elfack’s partners, we’ll be contributing our expertise and network to create valuabl...
20 March / 2025
Future energy supply: Focusing on a sustainable transition
Managing Sweden’s growing energy needs and the transition to renewable energy requires a thorough modernisation of the electricity infrastructure. Challenges such as an outdated electricity grid, growing urbanisation and increased electrification pose great challenges, both technically and econ...
The number of cyber-attacks against critical societal functions is increasing, creating new, complex security challenges. To deal with the growing threats, we need to dare to think in new ways, step out of the computer room and face reality where it actually happens.
Cybersecurity is...
19 February / 2025
Innovative collaboration for fossil-free electricity supply in the Port of Gothenburg
The question of how to generate electricity in off-grid locations was the starting point for an innovative collaboration between the Port of Gothenburg, Skanska, Hitachi Energy, PowerCell Group and Linde Gas. Together, they have now developed a portable hydrogen generator that converts hydrogen i...
28 January / 2025
Energy lectures with Labor market knowledge
The energy transition in society presents significant challenges for the energy industry, particularly in securing future expertise. At Elfack 2025, Labor market knowledge will play a key role in promoting sustainable skills development within the energy sector. With its unique pedagogy and inspi...
24 January / 2025
Elfack 2025 is fully booked!
This year’s Elfack will be something special. The fair is fully booked, with over four hundred exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies.
The industry’s hottest issues are reflected in an extensive stage programme, a new strategy conference and a newly established energy prize, aimed d...
13 January / 2025
How sustainable park lighting becomes part of nature
One metre-high oak and chestnut bollards, with built-in LED lighting, cast their unobtrusive light over shrubs, trees and walkways. This exciting new product will be launched by STRIHL at Elfack 2025.
- We look forward to showcasing our innovative and sustainable solutions, says Stefan Söders...
3 January / 2025
At Elfack: how innovative energy storage can address peak demand
Energy storage is developing rapidly.
The potential is great: the technology can both contribute to sustainable energy development and cut costs for the individual user.
- We see nothing but benefits, says Victor Olsson, Nordic Sales Manager at Sparq Technology, who will be demonstrating th...
9 December / 2024
Power Woman of the Year: “Everyone in the industry benefits from greater gender equality”
Gender equality is not just a matter of fairness.
- In my experience, a diverse workforce produces the best results. It creates greater dynamism in the company, which favours both innovation and profitability.
This is the opinion of Ulrika Tornerefelt, recently named Power Woman of the Year...
6 December / 2024
Tomorrow’s battery solutions face changed conditions
Batteries, both for vehicles and stationary energy storage, have seen a booming market in recent years and have been identified as a key component of the energy transition. Interest in stationary batteries has grown as they are rapidly integrated into the electricity grid and they both stabilise ...
At Elfack the Swedish Energy Agency will meet players in the industry to share knowledge and promote cooperation in the transition to a sustainable energy system. The Swedish Energy Agency’s four focus areas at the fair are energy preparedness and robust energy systems, smart products, lighting...
6 November / 2024
Sweden’s smartest neighbourhood takes shape
Tamarinden in Örebro is paving the way for the climate-smart neighbourhoods of the future, in which a unique and localised electricity supply system can reduce, produce, store and share energy.
Planning for Sweden’s smartest neighbourhood – Tamarinden is starting to take physica...
11 October / 2024
Innovation driving the efficient electrification of industry
An innovative collaboration project is starting this autumn in Trollhättan. With a focus on power efficiency, the aim is to find solutions for electrical systems and industrial transformation.
- We will test solutions that have never been tried before in Sweden and probably not anywhere else ...
11 October / 2024
Wood – A game changer for the energy industry
There’s lots going on in terms of development in the renewable energy industry. An example is the work underway at the tech company Modvion in Gothenburg. They use modern and innovative technology to build sustainable wind turbines with wood as the material.
Just outside Skara stan...
At the age of 18, she started working as an electrician. Today, 27 years later, she has been appointed CEO of the Swedish Installation Federation. In her new role, Saira Alladin wants to drive progress around efficient electricity use.
- Simply producing more energy is not enough. Sm...
12 June / 2024
Swedish Energy Award is presented at Elfack
In connection with Elfack, the Swedish Energy Award is presented. This award aims to promote innovation, stimulate collaboration within the energy industry, and accelerate the transition to a sustainable society by highlighting energy-efficient solutions.
The Swedish Energy Award recogni...
12 June / 2024
The role of hybrid parks in a smarter energy system
The emerging importance of renewable energy presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Our journey towards a carbon-neutral future is accelerating and giving rise to many exciting innovations. Ludvig Bydén, a business developer at Swedish Solar Energy, is actively promoting the development of...
12 June / 2024
The two pillars of the energy transition: Technological innovation and skills development
The search for sustainable energy solutions presents challenges that require both technology and skills development. Magnus Kuschel, Innovation Manager at Innovatum Science Park, shares his perspectives on how the energy industry needs to adapt and integrate different energy sources and technolog...
The large-scale electrification of Sweden will remain a pipe dream without updated power centres, switchgear and control cabinets.
- Our industry is an important player in the green transition. But unfortunately rather forgotten, says Linda Take, CEO of SKE, Svensk Kapslad Elteknik. ...
6 May / 2024
Sustainable trends in focus at Elfack: out with fluorescent tubes, in with charging infrastructure!
Industry associations will raise sustainability issues at Elfack 2025.
- If we are to move away from fossil fuels, we need to build the charging infrastructure. And if we are to save energy, we must phase out fluorescent tubes, says Mikael Castanius, CEO of trade associations Elmateriel Levera...