AFRY Joins Industrikraft to Strengthen Swedish Energy Transition and Support Green Industrial Growth

AFRY Joins Industrikraft to Strengthen Swedish Energy Transition and Support Green Industrial Growth

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has joined Industrikraft as an equal shareholder, expanding the initiative’s network of industry leaders committed to supporting the expansion of Sweden’s electricity supply. With a focus on sustainable, fossil-free energy sources, Industrikraft aims to shape Sweden’s energy strategy, ensuring competitiveness and supporting the country’s green industrial transition.

(PRESS RELEASE) SOLNA, 27-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — AFRY, a leading engineering, design, and advisory company, has joined Industrikraft, a Swedish initiative aimed at expanding the country’s electricity supply, as an equal shareholder. This move comes after Industrikraft was established earlier this year by prominent companies, including Alfa Laval, Boliden, SKF, Stora Enso, and the Volvo Group. The addition of AFRY, along with several other industry leaders, underscores the growing commitment from Swedish industry to contribute its expertise and insights on energy issues.

A Platform for Collaboration and Expertise in Energy

Industrikraft was founded to create a collaborative platform where Swedish industry can engage with the government and energy companies, offering its perspectives on key energy challenges. The initiative now includes a broad range of equal shareholders, including ABB, Alleima, Billerud, Epiroc, Hitachi Energy, Höganäs, SAAB, SSAB, Södra, Vectura, and Volvo Cars.

Henrik Tegnér, Head of Strategy and Sustainability at AFRY, commented on the significance of the collaboration: “Industrikraft is a vital initiative driven by companies at the forefront of Sweden’s industrial transition. With our deep expertise in the energy sector, AFRY is excited to collaborate with these industry giants to support the expansion of Sweden’s electricity supply, which is essential for achieving the green industrial transition.”

Building Stronger Stakeholder Influence

Industrikraft’s growing coalition of partners is further bolstered by its collaboration with Robert Andrén, former Director General of the Swedish Energy Agency. His involvement brings additional expertise and insight to the platform, particularly in the area of energy system analysis, which will play a key role in shaping Sweden’s energy strategy, including nuclear power investments.

Tom Erixon, Chairman of Industrikraft, remarked, “With the current 17 partners, Industrikraft is now well-positioned to represent all industrial sectors in key dialogues about Sweden’s energy future. The energy system analysis led by Robert Andrén will provide crucial insights, particularly as we discuss the financing and expansion of the Swedish energy system.”

The Path to a Sustainable Energy Future for Sweden

The founders of Industrikraft are all actively involved in the industrial transition that will help Sweden meet its climate goals. The initiative stresses that all fossil-free energy sources are necessary to secure competitive electricity prices, reduce carbon emissions, and drive energy efficiency improvements. Electrification is a central element of this strategy, and ensuring access to affordable, fossil-free electricity is critical for maintaining the global competitiveness of Swedish industries.

AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

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