What Voss Energi does

Voss Energi is a municipally-owned hydroelectric power group headquartered in Voss, Norway, operating across generation, distribution, supply, fiber broadband, and district heating under parent Voss Energi AS (wholly owned by Voss Herad municipality). The group produces electricity from three hydropower plants — Hodnaberg, Palmafossen, and Rongsfossen — and supplies residential and small commercial customers through subsidiary Voss Energi Kraft AS, while grid operations are run by Tendranett AS. Its primary customer base is households in Voss Herad, with the Vossaspot hourly spot-priced electricity contract (4.99 øre/kWh markup, 39 kr/month fee) as the flagship retail product and optional origin-guaranteed Vossaspot Fornybar at a higher markup.

The commercial model layers a hardware-and-services ecosystem on top of commodity supply: Voss Energi sells and installs heat pumps (Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Wilfa), Zaptec Go EV chargers, and Pulsmålar real-time meters, with installment financing rolled into the customer's monthly electricity bill (Delbetaling, 5% effective rate). A 2023-launched proprietary iOS/Android app provides real-time consumption monitoring, døgnmaks grid-fee optimization, and smart EV charging controlled by spot-price signals, and integrates with Solkonto — a virtual solar battery for residential solar panel owners. Adjacent revenue includes a Fjordkraft-branded mobile subscription bundle, free heat-pump on-site consultations (synfaring), annual heat-pump servicing, and a customer fordelsprogram of local discounts (Voss Kino, Voss Vind, Voss Fiber).

The group's go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer via website, phone, email, the self-service "Mi Side" portal, and field consultations; there are no physical retail storefronts. Distribution is a mix of self-serve digital channels and inside sales, supported by local event sponsorships (Vossa Jazz, Ekstremsportveko, Voss Cup) as brand-building. In 2024 Voss Energi jointly acquired (50/50 with Energiselskapet Hardanger) Teltech AS, a fiber and electrical contracting business focused on solar, EV charging, and fiber installations, extending the group into installation services. The company transferred a record over 30 million NOK in surplus to Voss Herad in 2025, and contributed over 104 million NOK to the municipality and state in 2023 (24.7M NOK dividends/interest, 6.2M NOK local taxes, 46.6M NOK state taxes). Leadership transitioned in June 2026, with Arne Tillung succeeding long-tenured CEO Rune Nesheim (1986–2026).

Name

Voss Energi

Legal name

Voss Energi Kraft AS

Website

https://vossenergi.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Voss Energi is a municipally-owned Norwegian hydroelectric utility (Voss Herad) that produces, distributes, and supplies electricity to households, while selling heat pumps, EV chargers, and solar/fiber services bundled through a proprietary app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Electricity Supply

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Major Component Service & Overhauls (Gearboxes, Blades, Generators, Inverters, Turbines) (EUAMAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydro Balance-of-Plant EPC (Penstocks, Gates, Intake/Outfall, Auxiliaries) (EUAEADAH), Customer Energy Engagement (In-Home Displays, Portals, Usage Insights) (EUADAFAH)

Keywords

• Hydroelectric power supply
• Electricity retail services
• Heat pump sales
• EV charging solutions
• Energy management app

Headquarters

HQ city

Moss

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electricity supply (stromlevering): Voss Energi Kraft AS sells electricity to residential and commercial customers. Revenue comes from electricity prices charged per kWh plus fixed monthly fees and markups. Prices follow Nord Pool spot prices or fixed/variable rates. Customers pay monthly based on metered consumption.
2. Heat pump sales and installation: Voss Energi sells and installs heat pumps (Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Wilfa brands). They offer free consultations, professional installation, and installment payment over the electricity bill. Additional revenue from annual maintenance services.
3. EV charger sales and installation: Sale and installation of Zaptec Go EV chargers. Customers receive a 1,000 kr discount as Voss Energi customers, and installment payment over the electricity bill is available.
4. Pulse meter subscription: Monthly subscription (19 kr/month) for the pulse meter device (499 kr one-time purchase) that provides real-time electricity consumption monitoring via the app.
5. Grid/Network surplus contributions: The surplus from Voss Energi AS operations is contributed to Voss Herad municipality and community development, including direct sponsorship of sports, culture, and community events. This is a cost/reinvestment model rather than a revenue stream, representing how surplus is distributed back to the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Voss Energi is a municipally owned hydroelectric utility that produces, distributes, and retails electricity primarily to residential customers in Voss Herad and across Norway under spot-based contracts (Vossaspot). Its core offering is bundled: electricity supply paired with a complementary ecosystem of energy-related hardware (heat pumps, Zaptec Go EV chargers, Pulsmålar real-time meters), solar services (Solkonto virtual battery, Plusskunde surplus buyback), and a proprietary mobile app for consumption monitoring and smart EV charging. Installation, maintenance, and installment financing over the electricity bill are bundled into the customer relationship.

Product overview

Voss Energi operates as a local hydroelectric power supplier offering a portfolio of electricity contracts centered on Vossaspot (hourly spot-priced) and legacy plans, complemented by energy management products and services. The product ecosystem includes: (1) Electricity supply contracts (Vossaspot, Vossaspot Fornybar, Flytande Kraft, business plans), (2) Solar services (Plusskunde and Solkonto for managing solar panel excess), (3) The Voss Energi mobile app serving as a platform for energy monitoring, smart EV charging, and døgnmaks tracking, (4) Hardware products (Zaptec Go EV charger, heat pumps from Panasonic/Mitsubishi/Toshiba/WILFA, Pulsmålar real-time monitor), and (5) Payment options (installment plans over the electricity bill) and bundled mobile plans through Fjordkraft. Services include free heat pump surveys, installation, and regular maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vossaspot: Hourly spot price electricity contract with 4.99 øre/kWh markup and 39 kr/month fixed fee
• Vossaspot Fornybar
• Solkonto
• Plusskunde
• Flytande Kraft

Products and services

• Vossaspot Hourly spot-priced residential electricity contract based on Nord Pool market prices, with a 39 kr/month fixed fee and 4.99 øre/kWh markup. No binding period and no early termination fee. Billed monthly.
• Vossaspot Fornybar Spot-priced residential electricity contract with origin guarantees (opprinnelsesgarantier) for renewable energy sourcing. Monthly fee 39 kr, markup 14.99 øre/kWh including the renewable guarantee premium. Same terms as Vossaspot.
• Straum til Innkjøpspris Bedrift Business electricity contract based on Nord Pool hourly spot prices plus procurement costs. Monthly fee 36 kr per meter point (excl. VAT), markup 1.9 øre/kWh, 14-day payment term.
• Plusskunde Solar excess electricity buyback service for residential customers with solar panels; surplus production is sold back to Voss Energi at Nord Pool hourly spot prices.
• Solkonto Virtual battery service for solar panel owners in Voss Herad that lets customers store excess electricity production as credits and withdraw it later to offset their electricity bill. No monthly fee.
• Pulsmålar Real-time electricity consumption monitor device that connects to the home's AMS meter and sends live data to the Voss Energi app. One-time purchase 499 kr plus 19 kr/month subscription, billed via the electricity invoice.
• Zaptec Go EV charger Norwegian-made EV charging station (3.6-22 kW) with smart charging controllable via the Voss Energi app. Sold and installed by Voss Energi; customers receive a 1,000 kr discount and can pay in installments over the electricity bill. Price 6,500 kr before discount; installation priced after site inspection.
• Panasonic HZ25ZKE heat pump One of the best-selling heat pumps in Norway, sold and installed by Voss Energi. Features Nanoe X air purification, built-in WiFi, 18 dB quiet operation, and 3.60 kW heating at -25°C. From 30,900 kr with 1,000 kr customer discount and installment over the electricity bill.
• Mitsubishi UWANO 7000 heat pump Most powerful heat pump in Voss Energi's lineup with Hyper Heating technology, built-in WiFi, tested to -36°C, delivering 4000W at -25°C. 31,900 kr with 1,000 kr customer discount and installment financing available.
• Mitsubishi Kaiteki 6600 heat pump Premium heat pump with Hyper Heating technology, factory-guaranteed heating to -25°C, tested to -35°C, A+++ energy rating, and SEER 10.5 air conditioning. From 27,900 kr with 1,000 kr customer discount and installment financing available.
• Toshiba Polar 25 heat pump Compact heat pump designed for Nordic climates with fireplace mode, WiFi control, A+++ energy class, and quiet operation. From 25,900 kr with 1,000 kr customer discount and installment financing available.
• Wilfa Nordkapp 40 heat pump Heat pump designed for Nordic climates with SCOP 4.6, R32 eco-friendly refrigerant, smart app control, 7-year warranty, and coverage up to 120 m². 22,500 kr with 1,000 kr customer discount and installment financing available.
• Voss Energi App Mobile application for iOS and Android providing real-time energy monitoring, spot price tracking, smart EV charging control, døgnmaks tracking for grid fee optimization, and bill management for Voss Energi customers.
• Fjordkraft Mobil (mobile plans via partnership) Mobile phone subscription plans (1 GB, 10 GB, 30 GB) offered to Voss Energi customers through the Fjordkraft partnership with Telenor coverage, data rollover, and free EU/EØS usage.
• Gratis Synfaring (Free heat pump survey) Free, non-obligatory on-site home consultation to help customers choose the right heat pump and optimal placement of indoor and outdoor units. Available for residential and commercial properties.
• Varmepumpe Service (heat pump maintenance) Heat pump maintenance service recommended every two years, including visual inspection, thorough cleaning, performance measurement, leak check, and function test. 2,020 kr for non-customers; 1,620 kr for Voss Energi electricity customers.
• Delbetaling (installment payment over electricity bill) Installment payment option for heat pumps and EV chargers spread over the customer's electricity invoice. 5% effective interest rate, 45 kr/month admin fee. Requires Voss Energi electricity customer relationship.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 million NOK transferred to Voss Herad in 2025 from surplus
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Voss Fiber AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoss Fiber AS is a subsidiary of the Voss Energi group (alongside Tendranett AS and Hordaland Bioenergi AS). Voss Fiber delivers fiber and broadband services. Voss Energi and Voss Fiber jointly sponsor local events and have extended their partnership with Ekstremsportveko festival.
• Tendranett AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTendranett AS is the grid company (nettselskap) within the Voss Energi group. It handles electricity distribution and network infrastructure in Voss Herad. Voss Energi collaborates with Tendranett for billing (gjennomfakturering) and grid fee collection.
• Hordaland Bioenergi ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHordaland Bioenergi AS is a subsidiary within the Voss Energi group that delivers district heating (fjernvarme) to Voss sentrum, Myrkdalen, and Vossestrand.
• Teltech AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoss Energi AS and Energiselskapet Hardanger AS jointly purchased Teltech AS and its subsidiary Voss Elektro. Teltech operates as an electro- and fiber contractor, with focus on energy efficiency solutions including solar installations, EV charging, and fiber infrastructure. Voss Energi and Energiselskapet Hardanger each own 50% of Teltech.
• FBK Voss (Fotballakademiet)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVoss Energi is the main sponsor (hovudsponsor) of Fotballakademiet, a football academy for extra motivated youth footballers in grades 8-10. The sponsorship supports youth sports and community activity.
• Vossa JazzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVoss Energi supports Vossa Jazz festival, one of Norway's oldest and most respected music festivals, celebrating its 50th edition. The sponsorship promotes culture in Voss and reaches a broad audience including festival-goers from outside the region.
• EkstremsportvekominorGTM or Marketing PartnerVoss Energi and Voss Fiber have extended their sponsorship partnership with Ekstremsportveko, one of the world's most unique festivals. The partnership provides fast internet connectivity and green energy to the festival.
• Voss CupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVoss Energi supports the Voss Cup football tournament, the largest event in the region, which doubles the local population during the event. The sponsorship helps cover event costs and supports club activities year-round.
• RAUSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVoss Energi is a proud sponsor of RAUS, an inclusive community event focused on connection, belonging, and shared experiences for adults. The event features activities like rebus races, wind tunnel, and cycling tours.
• VossadaganeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVoss Energi co-organizes the main conference of Vossadagane alongside Voss Herad and Hardanger and Voss Næringshage. The conference brings together business, culture, and sustainability topics.
• Voss AlpinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVoss Energi and Voss Fiber sponsor Voss Alpin, a ski club for children and youth. The sponsorship supports skiing as a lifelong outdoor activity and helps fund coaches, equipment, and facilities.
• FjordkraftminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVoss Energi has a partnership with Fjordkraft to offer mobile subscriptions to its electricity customers. Customers receive discounted rates on Fjordkraft Mobil plans (1 GB, 10 GB, 30 GB) with benefits including data rollover, Telenor coverage, and free EU/EAA usage.
• Voss KinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer benefit: Voss Energi customers receive discounts on cinema tickets at Voss Kino as part of the customer benefits program.
• Voss VindminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer benefit: Voss Energi customers receive discounts on wind tunnel flights at Voss Vind as part of the customer benefits program.
• Voss FiberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer benefit: Voss Energi customers receive discounts on internet services for the first 3 months from Voss Fiber as part of the customer benefits program.
• Zaptec ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVoss Energi resells and installs the Zaptec Go EV charger, a Norwegian-made product. Voss Energi customers receive a 1,000 kr discount and can pay in installments over their electricity bill.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lyse AS: Norwegian regional utility combining hydroelectric generation with broadband/telecom, fiber and a multi-service customer stack — directly comparable to Voss Energi's vertical integration model combining electricity, Voss Fiber broadband and Hordaland Bioenergi district heating.
• BKK AS: Bergenshalvøens Kommunale Kraftselskap is a Western Norway municipal/regional utility with hydro generation, grid and retail — operating in the same hydrological region as Voss Energi with a comparable community ownership and renewable supply profile.
• Skagerak Energi AS: Regional hydro-based power utility in Eastern Norway, combining generation, grid and retail supply — comparable to Voss Energi's vertically integrated renewable utility business across residential customers.
• Agder Energi AS: Regional Norwegian utility with hydro generation, grid distribution and retail supply to residential and commercial customers — directly comparable multi-utility operating model to Voss Energi.
• Eidsiva Energi AS: One of Norway's largest regional power groups with hydropower, grid and broadband across Innlandet — comparable integrated utility profile to Voss Energi and partner Teltech AS for grid/fiber operations.
• Glitre Energi AS: Norwegian regional energy group with hydro generation, distribution grid and supply — directly comparable vertically integrated utility serving residential and commercial customers in a defined Norwegian territory.
• Trøndelag Kraft AS: Regional hydro-based utility in Trøndelag covering generation, grid and electricity retail — directly comparable to Voss Energi in vertical integration and reliance on Norwegian hydropower assets.

Emerging players

• Fjordkraft AS: National Norwegian electricity retailer and Voss Energi's mobile subscription partner via Fjordkraft Mobil — directly comparable as a competing retail electricity supplier with cross-sell bundles, but focused on price-led national retail rather than local generation.

Broad incumbents

• Statkraft AS: Norway's largest renewable power producer and a state-owned broad incumbent that shapes the wholesale market Voss Energi's Vossaspot product is indexed to — comparable as a hydro generator and adjacent as a wholesale supplier to the Norwegian power market.
• Hafslund AS: Norway's largest utility serving the Oslo region with hydro generation, grid (Hafslund Nett) and retail — a broad incumbent comparable to Voss Energi in vertical integration but operating at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vossenergi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/voss-energi.-webdesign

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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