IT entrepreneur Jonas Birgersson, known for revolutionizing Sweden’s internet landscape in the 1990s by advocating for affordable broadband access, is now turning his attention to the energy sector. He was instrumental in Sweden’s transition to a modern telecom infrastructure, making him a pivotal figure in the country’s tech history.
These days, Birgersson proposes a solution to Sweden’s energy crisis by building a network of small, interconnected green energy grids. He was recently featured on Swedish state television, SVT, about it
“Through energy communities, we can create an abundance of green electricity.”
he told SVT
His plan involves local networks that produce, store, and share electricity using solar and wind energy.
A prototype of this model is already underway in Lund, where a complex of offices, apartments, and shops will be connected to a mobility hub with solar panels, storing surplus energy in used car batteries.
By eliminating transmission fees, Birgersson envisions a future where households benefit from green energy at a fixed, low rate. He believes that this modern approach to energy could be as transformative as Sweden’s shift to broadband, offering a more sustainable, decentralized, and cost-effective energy solution.