KP

What KP does

KP Energy (legally KP Sverige AB, formerly Kraftpojkarna) is a B2B wholesale distributor of solar, energy storage, and EV charging products serving registered installers and resellers across the Nordic region, primarily Sweden and Finland. Founded in 2012 in Västerås and owned by OKQ8 Scandinavia since 2019, the company rebranded from Kraftpojkarna to KP Energy in 2022 and operates through a wholly-owned Finnish subsidiary, KP Energy OY. Its portfolio spans 30+ supplier brands including Longi, AIKO, Sungrow, Solis, Pylontech, Polarium, Solax, Rebaba, Rable, and Rauli, covering solar panels, hybrid and string inverters, mounting systems (including lightweight and facade solutions), batteries from villa-scale to utility-scale BESS, and EV chargers from Zaptec, Charge Amps, Easee, and SolarEdge.

The business operates through a self-serve B2B web shop (shop.kpenergy.se) accessible after credit-check onboarding, supplemented by account-managed enterprise sales for large commercial and utility-scale projects (with dedicated contacts such as Patrik Taléus for large-scale solar and storage). A proprietary Material Calculator (Materialkalkylatorn) generates project quotes with digital signatures via Scrive and BankID, while ancillary revenue streams include logistics services (self-pickup, time-fixed delivery, crane unloading from the Västerås warehouse), financing partnerships (corporate leasing via Nordic Finance, invoice factoring via Factoringgruppen), and grid balancing services (Flower Hub and Checkwatt for participation in the Swedish FCR frequency regulation market).

Revenue mechanics center on hardware sales to the installer channel, with reference projects including a 4.3 MW solar park in Borlänge, a 4.7 MW solar park on Åland, and a 70 MW solar park in Finland. The company pursues a vertical-segmentation go-to-market across residential, commercial and industrial, agricultural/land-based, and utility-scale solar parks, with utility-scale as the primary segment. The Material Calculator and warehouse-based 1-3 business day delivery, combined with the OKQ8 capital base, form the operational backbone of the wholesale platform.

Name

KP

Legal name

KP Sverige AB

Website

https://kpenergy.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KP Energy is a B2B wholesale distributor of solar panels, energy storage, and EV charging products serving hundreds of registered installers across Sweden and Finland, owned by OKQ8 Scandinavia since 2019.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy and Cleantech Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Supply + DER/Virtual Power Plant Bundles (Solar, Storage, DR) (EUAGABAI)

Keywords

• Solar wholesale distribution
• Energy storage systems
• EV charging solutions
• Cleantech distribution
• Battery energy storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Västerås

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Hardware): KP Energy generates the majority of its revenue through the sale of physical cleantech products — solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, EV chargers, and battery storage systems — to registered installers and resellers. Sales are made through the web shop (B2B e-commerce) and account-managed sales. Pricing is based on product list prices, with promotional or quote prices taking precedence.
2. Logistics Services: KP Energy offers logistics solutions including self-pickup from warehouse, time-fixed delivery, and unloading assistance with crane trucks or forklifts. Freight costs are charged according to a price list. These are supplementary services bundled with product sales.
3. Financing Services: KP Energy offers corporate leasing (via Nordic Finance), corporate credit, and invoice/factoring purchasing (via Factoringgruppen) to support customer purchasing power. KP acts as an intermediary — the financial terms are agreed separately between the customer and the financing provider.
4. Digital Tools (Material Calculator): The Material Calculator is provided as part of the customer onboarding and account access, bundled with web shop access. No separate pricing is publicly disclosed for the tool itself.
5. Support Services (Stödtjänster): KP Energy offers access to grid support services (balancing services) through partners Checkwatt, Flower, and Ferroamp. These services enable battery owners to participate in the Swedish frequency regulation market (FCR) and earn revenue from Svenska Kraftnät. Revenue flows to the battery/system owner; KP earns through product sales that enable these services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KP Energy is a B2B wholesale distributor of solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, battery energy storage systems, and EV chargers to registered installers and resellers across the Nordic region. The company sells exclusively through a credit-approved B2B web shop supplemented by account-managed sales for large commercial and utility-scale projects, complemented by a Material Calculator digital tool, logistics services, and financing intermediation.

Product overview

KP Energy is a B2B wholesale distributor serving registered installers and resellers across the Nordic region. The product portfolio encompasses solar energy (panels, inverters, mounting systems), energy storage (batteries from villa to large-scale BESS), EV charging, and support services. Key supplier brands include Longi, AIKO, Sungrow, Solis, Ferroamp, Pylontech, Polarium, Zaptec, and Easee. The offering includes digital tools (Material Calculator for project design and quoting), financing solutions (leasing, credit, invoice purchasing), and logistics services. Stödtjänster (balance services) are offered through Flower Hub and Checkwatt integrations. KP Energy operates as part of OK-Q8 Scandinavia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Panels
• Inverters
• Mounting Systems
• Battery Energy Storage
• BESS - Large-Scale Battery Storage
• Rebaba Second-Life Battery
• SolaX X3-IES All-in-One
• Rable Lightweight Mounting System
• Rauli Wall Facade System
• EV Chargers
• Flower Hub
• Checkwatt System
• Material Calculator (Materialkalkylatorn)
• Logistics Solutions
• Financing Solutions
• Education and Webinars

Quantifiable outcome

• 1-3 business day standard delivery from warehouse in Västerås
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• RebabaflagshipTechnology or Integration · 27 April 2026KP Energy is the first wholesaler in Sweden to launch Rebaba's circular battery solutions. Rebaba develops energy storage based on second-life EV batteries. Each module is quality-assured and traced. Solutions are modular, scalable, and optimized for properties, industry, solar installations, and charging infrastructure. Combines sustainability with high operational reliability.
• PolariumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025Nordic partnership for home energy storage. KP Energy distributes Polarium Home battery solutions across the Nordic region through its established network. Polarium contributes European-made (Swedish) battery hardware and software. KP Energy's logistics and customer support enable scalability. Includes joint webinars and product training.
• SolaxcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 March 2025Strategic partnership for energy storage solutions. KP Energy began selling Solax X3-IES All-in-One — a hybrid inverter and battery system with up to 97.7% efficiency, LFP technology, 10.2-30.7 kWh scalable capacity, 10-year warranty, and automatic <10ms switchover to battery backup. Marketed as the most compact all-in-one solution on the market.
• Västkustens KonstruktionsbyråcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership for weak roof solutions. Västkustens Konstruktionsbyrå provides specialized engineering services for evaluating and calculating weak roofs. KP Energy offers Rable lightweight systems (8-12 kg/m² load) in combination with Västkustens' structural assessment. Services include snow sensors, laser measurement of roof structures, and warning systems for load limits.
• FlowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Flower Hub — a device enabling home batteries to participate in grid balancing services (FCR). KP Energy resells Flower Hub and trains installers. Flower Hub is compatible with Sungrow, Huawei, and SAJ inverters. Guaranteed fixed compensation: 90 kr/kW/month for end users, 14 kr/kW/month for installers (Q1 2025).
• CheckwattcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for balancing services / frequency regulation market access. KP Energy offers Checkwatt-compatible inverter systems (Sungrow and Solis). Checkwatt handles the bid process for the Swedish balancing market. Variable (percentage-based) compensation model for battery owners.
• RablecoreTechnology or IntegrationKP Energy is the first wholesaler in Sweden to offer Rable's lightweight solar mounting system. Rable's system weighs only 8-12 kg/m² (vs 14-24 kg/m² for standard systems), enabling solar on roofs previously deemed structurally unsuitable. Combined with ultra-light panels from AIKO and Sunman, total weight can be as low as 7 kg/m².
• RaulicoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Rauli Wall — a flexible and aesthetically designed facade mounting system for solar panels. Enables solar installation on building facades for properties where roofs cannot be used. Suitable for urban environments with shaded or unsuitable rooftops.
• SoliscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Solis hybrid string inverters. Solis is the world's third-largest inverter manufacturer. KP Energy offers Solis hybrid inverters (3-4 MPPT, 6-50 kW) compatible with Pylontech Force H3 batteries and Checkwatt balancing services. Also offers Solis + Pylontech combo packages.
• PylontechcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Pylontech Force H3 battery systems. Features: 10-year warranty, 8,000+ charge cycles, 1C batteries (10-35 kWh), easy installation with all cables included, compatible with multiple hybrid inverters. Available in bundled packages with Solis inverters via KP Energy.
• SungrowcoreTechnology or IntegrationSungrow is a leading inverter and battery manufacturer. KP Energy offers Sungrow hybrid inverters (6-50 kW), compatible with Flower Hub and Checkwatt balancing services. Sungrow inverters are featured in bundled packages with Flower Hub for the Nordic market.
• Svensk SolenergiminorOthersIndustry association membership. KP Energy is a member of Svensk Solenergi, the Swedish solar energy industry association, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and development.
• SinframinorOthersIndustry association membership. KP Energy is connected to Sinfra, a Swedish infrastructure and construction industry association, supporting systematic quality management.
• EcoVadisminorOthersEcoVadis sustainability assessment partnership. KP Energy collaborates with EcoVadis, a world-leading provider of sustainability ratings for suppliers. Supports KP Energy's ESG commitments and supplier sustainability evaluations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• BayWa r.e. Large European renewable energy company with solar distribution and project development across multiple countries. Much broader portfolio (project development + trading + service) than KP Energy, but overlapping core wholesale distribution business.
• Otovo: Listed Norwegian residential solar subscription company. Serves the same Nordic residential solar demand through an installer/asset-owning model rather than wholesale distribution, but shares the same end-market.
• Solarwatt: German solar manufacturer and installer with proprietary glass-glass panels and home battery systems. Competes across the same end-customer segments as KP Energy in parts of Europe, though vertically integrated rather than purely distribution.

Direct peers

• Memodo: European solar and storage wholesaler selling panels, inverters, batteries, and accessories to installers. Comparable business model and customer profile (registered installers), and has expanded into the Nordic region.
• Krannich Solar: One of Europe's largest PV wholesalers, distributing solar panels, inverters, batteries, and mounting systems to installers across multiple countries. Same B2B wholesale model and product breadth as KP Energy, just at significantly larger geographic scale.
• ENcome Energy: European PV distribution and operations specialist serving C&I and utility-scale projects. Comparable B2B distribution model with a focus on solar and storage.
• Svea Solar: Swedish solar installer operating in the same Nordic market as KP Energy. Operates downstream of KP Energy (as a customer), but competes for the same end-customer solar demand and installer relationships.
• IBC Solar: German PV system distributor serving installers and EPCs with solar, storage, and EV charging products. Operates a similar wholesale-plus-project services model to KP Energy.
• Tritec Energy: Swiss solar wholesaler and PV system distributor serving installers across Europe. Same B2B wholesale model and product breadth as KP Energy.

Regional players

• Solitek: Lithuanian-headquartered solar wholesaler with Nordic distribution reach. Comparable product range (panels, inverters, mounting) and B2B installer channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kpsverige8428
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kpenergy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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