Results from research and development

Every year, we distribute approximately SEK 1.5 billion to various research and innovation initiatives.

We fund projects that span the entire innovation ecosystem, from basic research to established companies.

In 2022, over 600 senior researchers and nearly 400 doctoral students were involved in the Swedish Energy Agency's various research and innovation projects. Together, they published 400 scientific articles and made over 450 conference presentations.

Between 2020 and 2022, the companies that received support for business development and commercialisation increased their net sales by SEK 5 billion and increased the number of employees by 1,700.

Our holistic and systemic approach allows our research and innovation investments to effectively contribute to a sustainable energy transition.

A unique aspect of Sweden's approach is that energy research is not separated from other energy initiatives. To successfully transition the energy system to fossil-free energy, energy research needs to be closely linked to other energy policy instruments, market conditions, permitting issues, and infrastructure issues.

This integration ensures that the Swedish Energy Agency's investments in research, innovation, and business development deliver results.