Ellevio acquires Markbygden Net Väst

Last year, Ellevio acquired the sister network Markbygden Net, which connects the Markbygden 1101 wind power cluster. Markbygden 1101 is Sweden's largest onshore wind farm, with several players involved.

"We believe in the importance of wind farms and the region in the Swedish energy transition, and by acquiring Markbygden Net West we want to contribute to the growth of the green economy in both the Piteå region and Sweden," says Johan Lindehag, CEO of Ellevio.

Unlike Markbygden Net, which Ellevio acquired in 2023, the infrastructure in Markbygden Net Väst is not finalised. This creates greater opportunities to adapt the network to future needs, according to Ellevio.

"Within 20 years, Sweden is expected to need twice as much electricity as today. Following the announcement that many planned offshore wind farms are being cancelled, onshore wind power clusters such as Markbygden 1101 will be crucial. We will work actively with our customers to enable the network needed for them to complete their wind farms quickly and safely," says Johan Lindehag.

Ellevio is one of Sweden's largest energy companies, with approximately one million grid customers in central Sweden and a growing portfolio of energy services, battery storage and solutions for a changing energy market.

The seller of Markbygden Net Väst is German turbine manufacturer Enercon GmbH, which was involved in the development of wind farms in the region over ten years ago.

"Our ambition has been to secure the continued expansion by handing over to a reliable and experienced electricity network operator. With Ellevio, all current and potential customers get a well-established, strong and knowledgeable partner that will ensure the best possible performance for Markbygden Net Väst," says Enercon's Regional Manager for Central and Northern Europe, Benjamin Seifert.

Lennart Håkansson

editor@northswedenbusiness.com