Our markets
Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest energy companies.
We are one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the UK. The group has approximately 19,000 employees.
The parent company, Vattenfall AB, is 100% owned by the Swedish state, and its headquarters are in Solna, Sweden. Vattenfall also has offices in Finland, France, Norway, Poland, and Belgium.
Sweden
Founded in 1909, Vattenfall is Sweden's second largest energy company. Our original business was electricity production through hydro power, but over the years we have expanded into nuclear and wind power generation.
We own and operate about 139,000 km of power lines and have about 900,000 customers in Sweden. Vattenfall is also the largest owner and operator of regional electricity networks and one of the three largest owners of local electricity networks in Sweden.
Germany
Vattenfall is a major player in the German energy market with a focus on renewable energy and sustainability. We serve customers in the electricity, heat and gas sectors.
We are committed to Germany's energy transition and are active in offshore wind, hydro power, power partnerships with industry and energy trading, with ongoing projects in solar and onshore wind.
In addition, Vattenfall's strategy includes expanding our e-mobility infrastructure and working with local installation companies to bring the energy and heat transition to the people.
The Netherlands
In the Netherlands, Vattenfall produces and supplies heat and electricity to more than 1.9 million customers, including households, SMEs and large companies. Our production is based on many different energy sources, such as wind, solar, hydro and natural gas.
With a focus on reducing dependence on fossil fuels, we are investing in sustainable energy production, making our existing energy sources more sustainable, and energy storage. We also help our customers to save energy and we promote electric driving through partnerships and collaboration with various stakeholders.
Denmark
Vattenfall is Denmark's largest operator of offshore wind power. We operate the offshore wind farms Horns Rev 1 and 3 as well as Kriegers Flak and opened Vesterhav North and South in the autumn of 2024. The parks have service ports in Esbjerg, Hvide Sande, and Klintholm, while Vattenfall's international control centre and central warehouse for wind power are located at the port of Esbjerg.
In addition to offshore wind, we operate a few onshore wind farms in Denmark. We employ approximately 500 staff in Denmark, and our headquarters is in Kolding. We also have offices in Esbjerg, Copenhagen, and Aalborg.
United Kingdom
For over 15 years, Vattenfall has been a key player in the UK's renewable energy sector. With a dedicated team of around 500 employees, we have expanded our wind and battery storage operations from a single project in 2008 to 13 projects today.
Our heat business collaborates with developers, local authorities, and housing associations to drive the transition to low-carbon heating, with significant initiatives in London, Edinburgh, and Bristol.
Additionally, Vattenfall IDNO specialises in providing electrical grid connections for large-scale commercial projects.
Finland
Vattenfall has been operating in Finland for over 30 years. We are one of the country's biggest electricity companies, providing electricity to both businesses and private customers. Vattenfall owns 9 hydro power plants in Finland.
In addition, we are currently developing an industrial-scale offshore wind farm in Korsnäs near Vaasa. This supports Finland's goal to be carbon neutral by 2035 and significantly improves Finland's energy self-sufficiency.
France
Vattenfall has been supplying energy to businesses in France since 2000, and to private customers since 2018.
In 2020, Vattenfall reached the symbolic milestone of 10,000 business customers and over 100,000 private customers. Thanks to these figures, we are well on the way to achieving our goal of becoming one of the top 5 energy suppliers in the country. We also aim to develop our own renewable energy production capacity in France, particularly in offshore wind.
