“Solar Power Accelerator (SPA) was founded at the end of 2022 in direct response to the European energy crisis. The surge in utility costs, inflation, and interest rates—triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine—created an urgent need for solutions. SPA emerged to...
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A Vision for a Fossil-Free Economy
“Our vision is to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free, sustainable economy by integrating solar energy into the mainstream energy mix. By 2030, we aim to make a significant impact in reducing Europe’s carbon footprint, and by 2050, help achieve a net-zero...
Strategic Growth and Partnerships for the Green Transition
SPA’s growth strategy is centered on scaling in key European markets, with an initial focus on Sweden and Germany. Southern Sweden, in particular, faces severe energy demand and price volatility, making it a critical region for renewable energy solutions. As energy...
The Role of Renewable Energy in Meeting Growing Global Demand for Data Centers
As global energy demand continues to rise, the exponential growth of AI and other digital technologies is playing a pivotal role in shaping this trend. Nowhere is this more evident than in the expanding demand for data centers, which are becoming crucial to supporting the digital infrastructure required for modern industries
Empowering Businesses for a Sustainable Future
At SPA, we empower our customers—whether large-scale logistics operators or real estate owners—by providing rooftop solar and battery storage solutions that reduce carbon emissions and stabilize energy costs. Our solutions not only enable businesses to achieve...
America Cannot Be Great Again without Loving China
President Donald Trump’s promises to levy 60% import tariffs on China goods will by default result in self-induced inflation. This is nothing but a counter-intuitive approach underpinned by a naive delusion based on a zero-sum assumption about global trade, which...
Energy as a Service – Transforming the IPP Model
SPA operates as an Independent Power Producer (IPP) and Energy as a Service provider. We finance, build, own, operate, and transfer rooftop solar power systems, battery storage, and ancillary services for frequency regulation, peak shaving, and e-arbitrage. Our...
Microgrid in Sweden to Send Power to its Neighbors, EVs, and the Spot Market
The microgrid startup has big plans for Scandinavia and beyond.
Founded in late 2022, Swedish startup Solar Power Accelerator has hit the ground running. The company has announced that it’s just commissioned its first greenfield microgrid in Lomma, Sweden.