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Mer becomes a leading EV charging operator in Sweden

Statkraft enters into partnership with Bee Charging Solutions AB by acquiring 51 per cent of the company, while Öresundkraft, Jämtkraft and Tekniska Verken will keep 49 per cent. Together with Statkraft’s Swedish charging business Grön Kontakt AB, Bee Charging Solutions will now become one of the biggest operators in Sweden, Mer Sweden AB.

Mer becomes a leading EV charging operator in Sweden

European charging company with clear ambitions

Statkraft has clear ambitions for further growth in EV charging. The company’s partnership with Bee is an example of this, and further expansions are being considered. Kristoffer Thoner is the new CEO to lead the growing portfolio of companies. Kristoffer has extensive experience from the consumer business, most recently from Orkla and has the knowledge and expertise needed to lead and front this company in line with the growth ambitions.

“I look forward to taking on the task and together with the rest of the organization as well as our new colleagues in Bee, creating the best and most customer-oriented electric car charging company in Europe,” says new CEO, Kristoffer Thoner.

The transaction is subject to the approval of the competition authorities and closing is expected to take place in Q2 2021.