During the first four months of 2022, electric cars had the highest share of new cars bought in Sweden. When it comes to the EU, about 10 % of the total sales of new cars in the first quarter of 2022 were battery electric, according to Acea, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
Absolicon is a Swedish solar energy company, specialising in solar thermal energy. The company was founded in 2007 and now, 15 years later, Absolicon has made solar installations worldwide, working with big international customers such as Carlsberg, Colgate-Palmolive and the world expo in Dubai.
The Swedish Energy Agency’s new research and innovation program ‘The future of energy systems’ has been granted 552 million Swedish krona (€53,6 million). The mission is to find ways to meet challenges connected to increased electrification and the goals of creating a sustainable energy system.
20 years ago, in a village in Sweden, the first battery charger using electronic pulse technology was created. This was the start of CTEK, a company that has grown to become a global market leader in battery management solutions.
Why are waste bins equipped with e-smart sensor devices beneficial for the environment? And how do you order a carton of milk on your phone? Swedish cleantech companies have the answers to these and other questions. Their technical solutions may be crucial when it comes to maximizing the sorting necessary to transform waste flows into resources under a circular economy.
Swedish industry is in the throes of a giant green transformation, and technical solutions that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both Sweden and elsewhere are emerging on a broad front. And this is just the beginning.
The cities of the world are getting bigger, and the increasing number of city dwellers exacerbates the need for transport – worsening an already challenging traffic situation. Swedish technology companies are now evaluating how modern technology can reduce congestion and facilitate intracity mobility for both residents and logistics companies.
Sweden’s goal of reaching 50 % renewable energy in 2020 was reached 8 years in advance. In 2020, Sweden reached 60 % renewable energy. Sweden is the EU country with the highest amount of renewable energy, with the average energy consumption for the whole EU being just over 22 %.
Waste management in Colombia, Energy efficiency in Somaliland and mobility solutions in China – these are just a few examples of projects that have started as a result of Smart City Sweden. The visit platform works to demonstrate sustainable city solutions from Sweden and welcomes delegations from all over the world. The result is over 20 projects on four different continents.
Solar power is an important part of the transition to clean energy, but the efficiency of conventional silicon-based solar cells has stagnated at around 20 % and the market has become highly commoditized over the last decade. The Swedish startup Evolar’s solution increases the efficiency of solar cells by using an extra solar cell on the inside of the glass.
Adoption of Cleantech in developing countries is equally important in the race to a fossil-free economy. As developed economies accelerate their post-pandemic recovery while demanding more energy and resources, developing countries will follow the same trend. However, these countries are facing constraints regarding access to finance for the adoption of Climate Technologies.
With new digital technology, such as smart robots, connected sensors, easily navigated drones and cloud services, comes the potential to develop smart and sustainable cities. The waste sector, which so far has had a relatively slow start on its digital journey, now has the potential to leapfrog into the digital era. Promising new technology, combined with new services sprung from data-driven insights, will most likely affect the role of waste management in the smart city, but how can you meet the opportunities that the digital era brings?
