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.
Per Klasson
Per Klasson has more than 20 years of experience across the energy, automation, and automotive industries, holding senior leadership roles in global organizations. For the past four years, he has served as Global Engineering Manager at ABB Ports, leading five engineering departments and driving organizational growth while implementing new processes to support an expanding global market. Previously, he spent 12 years at Volvo Construction Equipment as Chief Project Manager for machine development programs and Global Director in the Aftermarket business, playing a key role in the company’s digitalization and agile transformation. His earlier career includes project leadership in hydro and nuclear power at Alstom Hydro and Westinghouse/ABB Atom. Per Klasson holds a Master’s Degree in Project Management from Karlstad University, and a MSc in Energy Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
Anders Granö
Anders Granö has more than three decades of experience in senior leadership roles across a range of multinational organisations, serving both as an executive and specialist within the power and automation sector, as well as the construction, process, and pharmaceutical industries. He has over ten years of experience in the power industry, primarily through global roles within ABB’s transformer service operations.
In his most recent position at ABB Energy Industries, Anders focused on developing supply chains within Swedish and European industry, building strong business relationships with leading reactor vendors, and collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders connected to new nuclear power development in Sweden.
Prior to this, Anders held various roles in sales, process and project management, and product development at companies including GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, and Stora Enso.
Anders Granö holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Linköping University, with a specialisation in corporate strategy. Military Police Sergeant at the Royal Life Guard Dragoons (K1/I1), Stockholm.
Patricia Kempff
Patricia Kempff has vast experience as a senior public affairs director, advising CEOs and their executive management on public affairs topics as well as executing on projects. Kempff’s experience spans from leading an Industrial Policy Department with the Association of Swedish Engineering Industries (Teknikföretagen) representing 4400 members, to senior public affairs positions at Swedbank and ABB. Since 2021 Patricia Kempff also represents Alfa Laval Group.
Patricia Kempff holds a Bachelor's degree in Behavioural Science, Lund University and Political Science and Law, Stockholm University.
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.
