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At Montel’s Energy Day in Oslo, Alight’s Head of Revenue, Johan Hernström, shared how market forces are reshaping solar economics and why battery storage is now essential for every new project. Falling capture rates, rising imbalance costs and grid tariffs, and more demanding corporate offtakers are driving a fundamental shift. By integrating battery storage, developers can: • Create smarter PPAs with higher capture values • Unlock new revenue streams through trading and ancillary services • Reduce operating costs and balance grid risk In markets like Texas, the UK and California, hybrid solar-plus-storage is already the norm, and Europe is fast catching up. As Johan summarized: the question is no longer whether to add storage — but how to design the optimal configuration and commercial structure for hybrid projects. A summary of the presentation has also been published in Montel's trend report "Trends in the Nordic energy sector 2025". Download it here: https://lnkd.in/dnTknk4m

Alight is proud to sponsor #RESource2025, Europe’s leading event for clean energy buyers and suppliers returns. The event takes place 4–5th of November in Amsterdam — bringing together over 1,400 participants to discuss how to accelerate the corporate energy transition. This year, RE-Source focuses on how companies can stay on track with their net-zero 2050 goals, even in a rapidly changing market. Alight will be represented by Pascal Olin, Sven Goethals, Miranda Engdahl, Ossi Ikonen, and Daniel Granlycke at the event. We look forward to connecting with fellow renewable energy leaders to exchange ideas, spark new partnerships, and push corporate renewables forward across Europe. Learn more and register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMx7DfbK RE-Source Platform

The brand journey from startup to European solar leader ☀️Our Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, Johanna Snickars, was recently invited to speak at Berghs School of Communication — named the top creative school in the world. As a guest lecturer in the Communications Management program for the 10th semester in a row, Johanna shared insights from: ✨ Building the Alight brand from the ground up, and positioning us at the forefront of a fast-moving industry 🌍 How to create, develop and scale a sustainable brand across multiple markets - aligning it with business objectives, target audiences and market context 💡 Reflections from her years in leading communications roles at Microsoft and Ericsson A big thank you to Berghs for the invitation, including principal Camilla Wallander and program master Andris Zvejnieks (pictured on the left next to Johanna) - and to the curious, creative minds shaping the future of communication and sustainable business! ⚡

On November 13th it's time for Solarplaza Summit Finland 2025 to take place again in Helsinki, and we’re proud that our team is involved both behind the scenes (through our Head of Development Alexander Rudberg being on the Advisory Board) as well as on the stage to speak about our rapid Finnish expansion. As Finland’s solar and storage market continues to accelerate, the summit brings together leading IPPs, investors, asset owners, and policymakers to discuss the country’s growing role as one of Europe’s most vibrant renewable energy markets. With a focus on price volatility, energy trading, and new BESS revenue streams, it explores how smarter business models and innovative financing structures can unlock the next phase of large-scale solar deployment in the Nordics. In the session “It’s hard, but possible, to sign a 100 MW PPA in Finland: Let’s break it down.” Joar af Ekenstam and Ossi Ikonen of Alight will join Agnis Vikmanis Autoliv to unpack the fundamentals and key drivers behind Finland’s largest corporate PPA to date – enabling a 100 MW solar park that is currently under construction in Eurajoki, to be commissioned in 2026. Will we see you there? Learn more about the Solarplaza Summit Finland 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/e3cDMr6H

Last week, Alight's co-founder and Chief Investment Officer Richard Nicolin joined an onstage panel about energy with Erna Solberg and Jacob Stedman led by Erik Engellau-Nilsson at Nordic Angels' event Angel Prize Summit 2025, where 300 of the Nordic region’s most influential leaders and investors gathered to align innovation, capital, and policy around one shared mission: keeping the Nordics competitive in a world that won’t wait. At Alight, we’re glad to see energy highlighted as one of the priority areas, alongside AI, infrastructure, and defense. Because the energy transition is not just a climate imperative; it’s a competitive advantage. Through long-term power purchase agreements and large-scale solar development, we’re showing how clean energy can strengthen both businesses and national resilience. A big thank you to the Angel Prize team for putting energy high on the agenda — and to everyone pushing for a faster, smarter, and more collaborative transition across the Nordics.

How did Sweden’s largest solar park come to life? Together with our partner Neoen, we’ve commissioned the 100 MWp solar park at Hultsfred Airport – now delivering renewable energy to H&M Group through a long-term Power Purchase Agreement. 🌞 ⚡ Hultsfred turned out to be the perfect location: high solar irradiation, ideal ground conditions, near grid access, and low impact on community and environment. Building around the runway of the airport, we installed 174,000 panels across 130 hectares - a site that will generate 100 GWh annually, equivalent to the electricity use of 18,000 Swedish homes. The journey from idea to reality was a true team effort, and this video captures how it all came together. Watch the story here 👉   https://lnkd.in/dsVvhqWq

At Alight, we love when solar energy does more than one kind of good. One example is our collaboration with sheep farmer Jesper Sundgren from Tormarps Fårfarm, where we combine energy production with agriculture - called agrivoltaics. Jesper's flock have been grazing across our solar park in Halmstad, Sweden between May and October. As winter approaches, it’s time to bring the sheep back home after an season outdoors doing an incredible job keeping the vegetation in perfect shape - while the solar parks have provided them with shade and rich pasture in return. In 2026, Jesper aims to scale up from today’s 130 sheep to more than 1,000, contributing even further enhance biodiversity and sustainable vegetation management in Sweden’s solar parks. Partnerships like this are living examples of how renewable energy and agriculture can truly work hand in hand – optimizing land use by producing both clean power and natural grazing value. A win-win! Thanks Jesper and our wooly friends for a brilliant partnership and a fantastic season! 🌞🐏

Today, our CEO Warren Campbell joined the main stage at the Green Power Sweden Summit in Stockholm – where energy leaders, policymakers and innovators gathered to discuss how to secure Europe’s clean energy future. In the session “New Models for Industrial Power Procurement”, Warren shared Alight’s experience of how long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are reshaping the way corporations and industries buy energy – alongside Fredrik Hedström (Volvo Cars), Marcus Hartmann (H&M), and moderator Niclas Sigholm. Key takeaways from the discussion: 🔆 How PPAs are ensuring stable and predictable electricity prices in an increasingly volatile market. 🔆 As electrification and data center demand grow, securing renewable power through PPAs is becoming a license to operate. 🔆 Long-term contracts don’t just deliver price stability – they accelerate the green transition, promote flexibility, and support the grid. 🔆 Industry pioneers such as H&M are leading the way, targeting 100% renewable electricity by 2030, with at least half sourced through new PPAs. 🔆 The capabilities and PPAs are transforming, and battery storage will be a critical part of the future product. A big thank you to the organizers, fellow speakers, and everyone who joined the conversation at #GreenPowerSweden – let’s keep driving the transition forward ⚡️

We’re proud to welcome Richard Nicolin as a speaker at Angel Prize Summit. As Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Alight, Richard plays a key role in accelerating the energy transition across Europe - securing long-term solar power solutions that help industries remain competitive and climate-resilient. With extensive experience in investment and infrastructure, he brings a clear understanding of how capital must be deployed not only for returns, but for resilience. At a time when energy defines strength, Richard’s perspective offers a crucial lens on how the Nordics can secure independence and a strategic edge in a rapidly shifting landscape. Welcome to Angel Prize Summit 2025. #AngelPrizeSummit #NordicAngels

Big congratulations to our Annelie Westén – named one of Sifted’s Top 100 Women in Tech in Europe 2025! ✨ At just 30 years old, Annelie leads Alight’s Asset Management team in Sweden — our largest market — where her team oversees roughly a third of the country’s total operational solar park production. She also serves on the board of Alight II AB, our largest portfolio company. Asset management may not always be in the spotlight/sunlight, but it’s the backbone of the renewable energy transition — ensuring that solar installations deliver clean, reliable power every day. Annelie’s recognition highlights not only her leadership and technical expertise, but also the importance of those working behind the scenes to make renewable energy thrive. Annelie has previously been featured on Ledarna’s “Future Female Leaders under 35” list and has a master's degree in sustainable energy technology with a focus on solar energy, from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. ➡️ Full list: https://lnkd.in/dbKmZCGF