News and press releases

SEK 130 million for smart solar cells to replace disposable batteries

A new type of solar cell aims to reduce the use of disposable batteries. The Swedish Energy Agency is now granting SEK 130 million in funding to Exeger.

01 December 2025 Press release
Swedish Energy Agency grants SEK 390 million in support to Stegra

Stegra is building a large-scale production facility for low-carbon steel. The project has strong potential to accelerate the transition within the iron and steel industry. For this reason, the Swedish Energy Agency is now granting nearly SEK 390 million in funding to Stegra.

27 November 2025 Press release
Swedish Energy Agency grants SEK 314 million for fossil-free steel production

SSAB is transitioning to fossil-free steel manufacturing. The Swedish Energy Agency, through the Industrial Leap, is now granting support to a project aimed at reducing emissions through a more efficient post-treatment process.

03 November 2025 Press release
New initiative strengthens Sweden as a battery nation

The Industrial Leap granted SEK 82 million to Talga for a demonstration facility and studies ahead of an anode factory investment. The project strengthens Europe’s battery value chain.

17 October 2025 Press release
Caroline Asserup appointed new Director General of the Swedish Energy Agency

The government has appointed Caroline Asserup as the new Director General of the Swedish Energy Agency. She will assume the position on 15 August, succeeding Robert Andrén, whose term ended on 31 August 2024.

14 August 2025 Press release