About Industrikraft
Industrikraft is an initiative by leading Swedish industrial companies aimed at providing the industry's perspective on designing a robust energy system in Sweden. The goal is to ensure reliable delivery of fossil-free electricity at competitive prices, while also evaluating potential future investments in electricity production to enable the electrification of industry. The expansion of Sweden's energy system is critical for achieving our climate goals.
A fossil-free, stable, and competitive energy system is essential for Sweden to remain a leading industrial nation.
A fossil-free, stable, and competitive energy system is essential for Sweden to remain a leading industrial nation. For the first time in 30 years, a large number of Sweden's leading industrial companies have come together to engage in a more systematic dialogue with the government to secure the energy needs of industry today and in the decades to come, driven by the growing and necessary electrification.
Industrikraft's Role
Industrikraft’s role is to help address the energy policy challenge of designing a system that meets the needs of industry. This is particularly urgent in light of the rapid transition taking place and the uncertainties surrounding the availability and adoption of new technologies, future demand trends, financing, and price developments. As part of its mission, Industrikraft is conducting analytical work to determine how the system should be designed and secured—leveraging the broad experience and perspectives of its industrial stakeholders.
Industrikraft should be regarded as an active and concrete partner in the development and implementation of political ambitions to secure sufficient electricity supply now and in the future.
Background
The competitiveness of Swedish industry has historically been built on a stable and sustainable electricity system with low prices. The transition from fossil-based to fossil-free electricity production, driven by nuclear power expansion in the 1970s, further strengthened this position. Over the past 40 years, electricity consumption has remained relatively stable, with hydropower and nuclear power accounting for 80% of the electricity supply.
In recent years, wind and solar power have been added, bringing climate benefits but also challenges that have affected prices, distribution, and usage. The need for energy storage and greater flexibility has grown, but progress has lagged, hindered by high costs and a lack of sustainable business models.
Our Partners
Industrikraft was founded in the summer of 2024 by Alfa Laval, Boliden, SKF, Stora Enso, and the Volvo Group. In the autumn of 2024, additional equal shareholders joined: ABB, AFRY, Alleima, Billerud, Epiroc, Hitachi Energy, Höganäs, SAAB, Södra, Vectura, and Volvo Cars.
Johan Ahlgren
An accomplished legal and business leader with over 30 years of international experience, Johan Ahlgren has held senior positions across global manufacturing and energy industries. Most recently, Johan Ahlgren served globally as Group General Counsel at ASSA ABLOY, managing legal affairs, compliance, and data privacy, across seven divisions operating in over 70 countries. Prior to this, Johan was Senior Vice President and General Counsel for E.ON Nordic, where he oversaw legal and corporate functions, including M&A, strategy, and energy trading. Johan Ahlgren was also Vice President and General Counsel at Alfa Laval Group for several years.
With expertise spanning corporate governance, M&A, project management, regulatory compliance, crisis management, and government relations, Johan Ahlgren brings a strategic perspective to high-stakes negotiations, large- scale projects and global policy implementation. Johan Ahlgren holds a Master of Laws from Lund University and began his career as a law clerk and solicitor in Sweden.
Catharina Jevrell
With more than 25 years of international business and communication experience in both the public and private sectors, Catharina is an entrepreneur, team player and team builder. Her experience in the world of communication is extensive, having been partner, founder and CEO of several PR firms. Catharina recently concluded a consultancy role as Head of Marketing and Communication at Ramirent. She has also been the Media Relations Manager for Skanska AB, External Relations Manager for Procter & Gamble and for Hyper Island in Singapore. Her international exposure and business pedigree are full-spectrum. Catharina studied Political Science at Lund University, Sweden.
Board of Directors
The board comprises Håkan Buskhe, Tom Erixon (Chairman), Martin Lundstedt, Mikael Staffas, and Carl-Henric Svanberg.
