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OKQ8 is expanding in renewable energy
OKQ8 has agreed the acquisition of the business of Kraftpojkarna, a market-leading supplier of turnkey solutions for solar energy.
Kraftpojkarna, which has grown rapidly since it was launched in 2012, focuses on solar power, energy storage and charging infrastructure. Its unique business model is based on packaging and supplying technologically advanced energy systems.
The nationwide distributor network consists of energy producers, solar panel distributors, electrical installers and construction companies. Kraftpojkarna supports its distributors with project planning, deliveries, installation and service. Kraftpojkarna’s end-customers are both commercial and private, ranging from major property companies, agriculture and industry to home owners.
– The acquisition is in line with our sustainability strategy. Solar will become one of our most important energy sources, and OKQ8 is committed to encouraging and accelerating this trend. Kraftpojkarna has built an impressive operation, and we can provide the resources and conditions to generate even greater growth, says Magnus Kamryd, CEO of OKQ8.
– Demand for our products and services for generating solar electricity is increasing sharply. In combination with new opportunities in energy storage, energy optimisation and charging, demand will increase even more strongly in future years. We are delighted to have a strong new main owner in OKQ8, says Christian Tapper, CEO and joint owner of Kraftpojkarna.
Kraftpojkarna also built and operates, on its own account, a solar park alongside the E18 Euroroute between Enköping and Västerås. The solar park, with an area equivalent to seven football fields, has 91 solar trackers which generate electricity for a local energy company. The park also functions as a test facility for future products and solutions, before these are released on the market.
The operation will continue as an independent company, with Christian Tapper remaining as CEO.
For further information, please contact :
Andréa Haag, Director Sustainability, OKQ8 AB, +46 (0)70-268 02 03, andrea.haag@okq8.se
Christian Tapper, CEO, Kraftpojkarna AB, +46 (0)10-454 43 01, tapper@kraftpojkarna.se
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