Upplands Energy
Upplands Energi is a Swedish cooperative energy company founded in 1918, operating electricity distribution, fossil-free electricity supply, and installation services for solar PV, batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers across residential, agricultural, business, and housing cooperative customers in Uppsala County.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1918
- HeadquartersBjörklinge, Sweden
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Upplands Energy does
Upplands Energi (legal entity Upplands Energi Ekonomisk Förening) is a Swedish cooperative energy company headquartered in Uppsala, operating continuously since 1918 (formerly Björklinge Energi, renamed in 2013). It serves residential, agricultural, commercial, and housing cooperative (BRF) customers across Uppsala County and parts of Heby and Östhammar municipalities, combining regulated electricity distribution (Elnät) — a natural monopoly within its assigned grid area, supervised by the Energy Market Inspectorate (Ei) — with competitive fossil-free electricity supply contracts (Elhandel) and a one-stop-shop offering for distributed energy products: solar PV (SolEl), battery storage, heat pumps (Värmepumpar), and EV charging (Laddbox).
Upplands Energy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Upplands Energy
- Legal name
- Upplands Energi Ekonomisk Förening
- Website
- https://upplandsenergi.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1918
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Upplands Energi is a Swedish cooperative energy company founded in 1918, operating electricity distribution, fossil-free electricity supply, and installation services for solar PV, batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers across residential, agricultural, business, and housing cooperative customers in Uppsala County.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Upplands Energy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electricity Distribution and Retail Energy Services
- NAICS
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Generation (22111)
- SIC
- Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Microgrid, DER & Building Electrification Energy Controls (Solar/Storage/EV Load Orchestration) (BPABAGAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs (EUAMAJAH), DER & Microgrid Interconnection / Grid Edge Integration Services (EUAEANAF), Commissioning, Testing & Energization Services (Pre-Commissioning, Grid Code Compliance) (EUAMAFAK)
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Where Upplands Energy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Björklinge
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Upplands Energy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Electricity Trading (Elhandel): Sale of electricity contracts to residential and business customers. Offers variable price contracts (rörligt elpris), fixed-price mix contracts (Mix 1 år, Upplandsavtal & Vinter-Mix), and fossil-free electricity certificates. All contracts are 100% fossil-free, sourced from hydro, wind, nuclear, and solar.
- Electricity Grid Distribution (Elnät): Monopoly electricity distribution network serving nearly half of Uppsala municipality and parts of Heby and Östhammar municipalities. Revenue regulated by Energy Market Inspectorate (Ei). Operates transformer stations and power lines within own network area.
- Heat Pump Sales and Installation: SVEP-certified heat pump sales and installation service covering air-air, air-water, exhaust air, and ground-source heat pumps. Service packages (BAS and PLUS) provide annual maintenance. Revenue is one-time project-based plus recurring service contract fees.
- Solar PV (SolEl) Sales and Installation: Complete solar panel system design, installation, and commissioning for villas, farms, businesses, and housing associations (BRF). Includes monitoring apps via Sungrow iSolarcloud and SolarEdge platforms. Multiple package tiers from small (4.5 kWp) to large (13.5 kWp) with optional battery integration.
- Battery Storage Systems: Sale and installation of Sigenergy battery systems (8kW/9kWh, 10kW/18kWh, 12kW/27kWh). AI-optimized storage complements solar installations. Revenue is project-based with optional financing via LF Finans.
- EV Charging Solutions (Laddbox): Sale and installation of Zaptec Go, Easee Charge Up, Zaptec Pro MID, and Easee Charge Core EV chargers. Targets residential, BRF, and commercial customers. Green tech tax deduction (up to 50,000 SEK/year) available. Includes load balancing add-on option.
- Financing Services (via LF Finans): Interest-free financing for energy products over 12, 24, or 36 months. Commission-based revenue through LF Finans partnership. Campaign fee of 495 SEK (12 mo) or 588 SEK (24/36 mo) plus 3% handling fee on 36-month plans.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sigenergy battery systems in three capacity tiers, all with AI optimization and scalable design |
| Subscription | Annual | Service contracts for heat pumps covering annual maintenance and remote monitoring |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Zaptec Go 22 kW EV charger with installation |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Easee Charge Up 22 kW EV charger with installation |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Commercial/BRF EV charging solutions with Zaptec Pro MID and Easee Charge Core |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Solar PV packages with optional battery, ranging from small residential to large systems |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Air conditioning / air-to-air heat pump campaign pricing |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Interest-free financing for all energy products via LF Finans |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Upplands Energy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Upplands Energi is a Swedish regional energy cooperative that supplies 100% fossil-free electricity contracts (rörligt, Mix 1 år, Upplandsavtal, Vinter-Mix) and operates a regulated electricity distribution network covering parts of Uppsala, Heby and Östhammar municipalities. The company also sells and installs four core energy products for residential and business customers: solar PV systems (SolEl), Sigenergy AI-optimized battery storage, Nibe/Bosch/Fujitsu heat pumps (including air-to-air, air-to-water, ground-source and exhaust air), and Zaptec/Easee EV chargers (Laddbox), complemented by heat pump service contracts and interest-free financing via LF Finans.
Product overview
Upplands Energi is a local energy company serving the Uppland region (covering parts of Uppsala, Heby, and Östhammar municipalities) with a diversified portfolio of energy products and services. The core offering includes fossil-free electricity supply contracts (Elavtal), electricity distribution (Elnät), and four main product categories: solar panel installations (SolEl), energy storage batteries (Batteri), heat pumps (Värmepumpar), and EV charging stations (Laddbox). These energy products are complemented by smart control modules (Ngenic Tune for heat pumps, AI-optimized battery systems), service/maintenance contracts, financing options (via LF Finans), and green technology tax deduction facilitation. The company also operates a loyalty program (KlubbEl) and offers bundled solar+battery packages in three sizes. The product portfolio spans both the supply side (electricity contracts, grid) and the demand side (energy efficiency, generation, and storage for homes and businesses).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- KlubbEl: Loyalty program where customers support their favorite club while getting electricity contract - 500 kr initial donation and 120 kr annually to the club
Products and services
- Electricity Contracts (Elavtal) 100% fossil-free electricity supply contracts for households and businesses, including Mix 1 år (fixed mix), rörligt pris (variable spot), Upplandsavtal & Vinter-Mix, SolElsavtal (for solar producers), and StudentEl.
- Electricity Grid Distribution (Elnät) Regulated monopoly electricity distribution network serving nearly half of Uppsala municipality and parts of Heby and Östhammar municipalities, including grid connection, transformer stations, power lines, and outage management.
- Solar PV Installation (SolEl) Complete solar panel system design, installation and commissioning service for villas, farms, businesses, and housing cooperatives (BRF), with monitoring via Sungrow iSolarcloud and SolarEdge platforms.
- Sigenergy Battery Storage Systems AI-optimized battery storage systems (8kW/9kWh, 10kW/18kWh, 12kW/27kWh) that automatically charge when electricity prices are low and discharge when prices are high, complementing solar installations.
- Heat Pumps (Värmepumpar) SVEP-certified sales and installation of air-to-air, air-to-water, exhaust air, and ground-source heat pumps from Nibe, Bosch/IVT, and Fujitsu manufacturers.
- EV Charging Stations (Laddbox) Residential EV charging station installation featuring Zaptec Go (22 kW) and Easee Charge Up (22 kW, 3-phase) chargers with optional load balancing.
- EV Charging for Housing Cooperatives and Businesses (Laddbox BRF & Företag) Complete commercial EV charging infrastructure solutions for housing cooperatives and businesses, including Zaptec Pro MID and Easee Charge Core with billing services, project management, professional installation, and ongoing support.
- Heat Pump Service Contracts (Serviceavtal Värmepump) Annual maintenance service contracts for heat pumps: Serviceavtal BAS (1,995 kr/year) and Serviceavtal PLUS (2,495 kr/year) covering Nibe, Bosch and IVT internet-connected heat pumps with remote monitoring, alarm notifications, and parts discount.
- District Heating Replacement Program (Byt bort fjärrvärme) Advisory and installation program helping customers switch from district heating to heat pump systems, with claimed up to ~25% reduction in total heating costs.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 25% lower heating costs compared to district heating when switching to heat pump
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Upplands Energy
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Upplands Energy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
AI capability3 records
Feature3 records
Upplands Energy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Sustainable InnovationminorSustainable Innovation (non-profit) leads the VäxEl (Växlande effektreglering) smart grid project. Project runs from 2016/2017 with funding from Energimyndigheten. Sustainable Innovation coordinates the multi-company consortium including Upplands Energi, Ngenic, Ferroamp, STUNS Energi, and ChargeStorm.
- STUNS EnergiminorSTUNS (foundation for collaboration between Uppsala universities, business, and society) contributes to the VäxEl smart grid project as a knowledge and innovation partner.
- SigenergycoreSigenergy provides AI-optimized battery storage systems sold and installed by Upplands Energi as part of solar PV packages. The battery systems feature AI-controlled charging/discharging to maximize savings based on electricity price fluctuations and self-consumption optimization.
- Ngenic ABcoreNgenic Tune smart thermostat product integrated into Upplands Energi's heat pump service offering. Upplands Energi was the launch partner for Ngenic Tune and continues to offer it as an add-on to heat pump installations. Ngenic was founded in Uppsala in 2010 and has received recognition from Swedbank, Teknikföretagen, Svensk Energi, and WWF. The partnership enables remote monitoring and optimization of residential heating systems using weather forecasts and electricity prices.
- LF FinanscoreLF Finans provides interest-free financing for energy product purchases (solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV chargers) offered through Upplands Energi. Financing available in 12/24/36-month installments with campaign fees. Enables customers to spread high upfront costs of energy investments over time.
- Keep Ukraine Warm (Ukrainian energy support initiative)minorUpplands Energi participates in the Keep Ukraine Warm energy sector initiative, donating backup power generators, transformers, and electrical equipment to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure damaged by attacks on energy facilities. The initiative coordinates the energy sector's humanitarian response.
- NibecoreNibe is a leading Swedish heat pump manufacturer. Upplands Energi is an authorized service agent for Nibe heat pumps and offers Nibe systems as part of its heat pump portfolio. PLUS service tier is specifically compatible with Nibe internet-connected heat pumps.
- Bosch (including IVT brand)coreBosch is a major European heat pump manufacturer (also producing IVT brand). Upplands Energi is an authorized service agent for Bosch and IVT heat pumps. Recommended products include Bosch Compress 6000 AW (air-water) and Bosch Compress 7000i AW (air-water premium).
- FujitsucoreFujitsu is a Japanese heat pump manufacturer. Upplands Energi installs Fujitsu air-air heat pumps, including the Slim Excellence KMCDN 12 model designed for Nordic climates with 5-year warranty.
- ZapteccoreNorwegian EV charger manufacturer. Upplands Energi installs Zaptec Go (residential, 22 kW) and Zaptec Pro MID (commercial/BRF) EV chargers. Zaptec products are designed for Scandinavian weather conditions.
- EaseecoreNorwegian EV charger manufacturer. Upplands Energi installs Easee Charge Up (residential) and Easee Charge Core (commercial/BRF) EV chargers. Easee products support all EV types, phases, and grid configurations with Bluetooth connectivity.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Upplands Energy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Öresundskraft: Öresundskraft is the Helsingborg/Landskrona-based local energy utility providing electricity, district heating, and broadband. It is a direct regional-utility peer with overlapping customer segments and renewable-energy investments comparable to Upplands Energi's portfolio.
- Kraftringen: Kraftringen is a Lund-based energy utility providing electricity, heating, and cooling across Skåne. It mirrors Upplands Energi as a regional Swedish utility with grid monopoly plus competitive retail offerings to households and businesses.
- Jämtkraft: Jämtkraft is a regional energy company in Östersund offering electricity generation, distribution, and heating. It shares the same vertically integrated Swedish local-utility model and is pursuing renewable generation and household energy solutions comparable to Upplands Energi's strategy.
- Skellefteå Kraft: Skellefteå Kraft is a northern Swedish municipal energy company with electricity generation, distribution, and heating. It is comparable in being a regional integrated utility, and notably relevant because of its strong push into solar PV and household renewable offerings similar to Upplands Energi.
- Ellevio: Ellevio is one of Sweden's largest electricity distribution network operators. It is a direct peer in the regulated grid-distribution business that constitutes Upplands Energi's most stable revenue base, although Ellevio does not run a competitive retail/solar/heat-pump business.
- Mälarenergi: Mälarenergi is a Swedish local energy company serving the Västerås region with electricity distribution, heating, and broadband — a near-perfect structural analog to Upplands Energi. Both are vertically integrated municipal-region utilities offering electricity, district heating, and consumer energy products within a defined geographic monopoly.
- Tekniska Verken: Tekniska Verken is the Linköping-based local energy utility operating electricity distribution, district heating, and broadband. Like Upplands Energi, it is a vertically integrated regional utility pursuing solar, EV charging, and demand-side energy services for households and businesses.
Emerging players
- Otovo: Otovo is a Norway-founded, publicly listed residential solar installer active across European markets including Sweden. It competes directly with Upplands Energi's solar PV and battery subscription/installation offering but focuses purely on distributed solar without a regulated grid monopoly.
Broad incumbents
- Vattenfall: Vattenfall is Sweden's largest state-owned energy company with nationwide electricity retail, solar, heat pumps, and EV-charging offerings. As a broad incumbent, it competes head-on with Upplands Energi's residential product portfolio while operating at far greater scale.
- E.ON Sverige: E.ON Sverige is a national incumbent energy company offering electricity contracts, solar, heat pumps, and EV charging across Sweden. It competes for the same residential customers as Upplands Energi but with national scale, broader marketing, and standardized offerings.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
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Upplands Energy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Upplands Energy subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Upplands Energy
What does Upplands Energy do?
Upplands Energi is a Swedish regional energy cooperative that supplies 100% fossil-free electricity contracts (rörligt, Mix 1 år, Upplandsavtal, Vinter-Mix) and operates a regulated electricity distribution network covering parts of Uppsala, Heby and Östhammar municipalities. The company also sells and installs four core energy products for residential and business customers: solar PV systems (SolEl), Sigenergy AI-optimized battery storage, Nibe/Bosch/Fujitsu heat pumps (including air-to-air, air-to-water, ground-source and exhaust air), and Zaptec/Easee EV chargers (Laddbox), complemented by heat pump service contracts and interest-free financing via LF Finans.
Is Upplands Energy a public or private company?
Upplands Energy is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Upplands Energy founded?
Upplands Energy was founded in 1918. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Upplands Energy based?
Upplands Energy is headquartered in Björklinge, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Upplands Energy make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Electricity Trading (Elhandel) is the primary driver. The others are electricity Grid Distribution (Elnät), heat Pump Sales and Installation, solar PV (SolEl) Sales and Installation, battery Storage Systems, EV Charging Solutions (Laddbox) and financing Services (via LF Finans).
Who are Upplands Energy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Öresundskraft, Kraftringen, Jämtkraft, Skellefteå Kraft, Ellevio, Mälarenergi and Tekniska Verken. Otovo is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Vattenfall and E.ON Sverige.
Does Upplands Energy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Upplands Energy.
What industry is Upplands Energy in?
Upplands Energy's product category is Electricity Distribution and Retail Energy Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAGAJ, Microgrid, DER & Building Electrification Energy Controls (Solar/Storage/EV Load Orchestration), with a secondary code of EUAMAJAH, Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs. Its NAICS code is 2211 and its SIC code is 4991.