KP
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.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersVästerås, Sweden
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
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.
KP firmographics
Firmographics- 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
KP industry classification
Industry- 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
Where KP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Västerås
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
KP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard product pricing (web shop) |
| Other | Monthly | Corporate Leasing via Nordic Finance |
| Other | Monthly | Corporate Credit |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Factoring / Invoice Purchase |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Flower Hub — Installer Compensation |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Flower Hub — End User Compensation |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
KP product offering
Product offeringCore 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
Companies that use KP
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
KP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature3 records
KP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- RebabaflagshipKP 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.
- PolariumcoreNordic 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.
- SolaxcoreStrategic 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 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.
- FlowercorePartnership 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).
- CheckwattcorePartnership 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.
- RablecoreKP 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.
- RaulicorePartnership 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.
- SoliscorePartnership 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.
- PylontechcorePartnership 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.
- SungrowcoreSungrow 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 SolenergiminorIndustry association membership. KP Energy is a member of Svensk Solenergi, the Swedish solar energy industry association, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and development.
- SinframinorIndustry association membership. KP Energy is connected to Sinfra, a Swedish infrastructure and construction industry association, supporting systematic quality management.
- EcoVadisminorEcoVadis 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
KP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad 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
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KP leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
KP subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
KP funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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KP M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about KP
What does KP do?
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.
Is KP a public or private company?
KP is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was KP founded?
KP was founded in 2012. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is KP based?
KP is headquartered in Västerås, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does KP make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Product Sales (Hardware) is the primary driver. The others are logistics Services, financing Services, digital Tools (Material Calculator) and support Services (Stödtjänster).
Who are KP's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are BayWa r.e., Otovo and Solarwatt. Direct peers are Memodo, Krannich Solar, ENcome Energy, Svea Solar, IBC Solar and Tritec Energy. Solitek is listed as a regional player.
Does KP have an API?
No public API is recorded for KP.
What industry is KP in?
KP's product category is Solar Energy and Cleantech Wholesale Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAGABAI, Retail Supply + DER/Virtual Power Plant Bundles (Solar, Storage, DR). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 5070.