
How Holtab built its own microgrid
To meet growing demands for reliable power, Holtab built its own microgrid in Tingsryd – enabling off-grid operation and generating insights that benefit customers.
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Preparedness and business continuity are becoming increasingly important issues for companies in a more complex and electrified society. At Holtab, we have taken the next step in strengthening our resilience. The ability to switch to island mode at the factory in Tingsryd is one of several ways to safeguard operations even in the event of disruptions.

From cross-country skiing to biathlon and on to a Vasaloppet victory in 2025 – we’ve followed Stina Nilsson’s journey. Now she’s back in Tingsryd, meeting some of our friends in the film series Holtab & Friends. Conversations, people and dreams in focus. Join us!

Working at Holtab should be sustainable. Here, employees are seen and can grow over the long term.
“Good leadership is about trust and presence,” says Holtab’s CEO, Michael Fohlin.

When Dala Energi upgraded its power grid, they chose a prefabricated distribution substation from Holtab. The result? Shorter build time, lower costs and higher quality. Here, project manager Lars Jonsson shares more about the project.

To meet growing demands for reliable power, Holtab built its own microgrid in Tingsryd – enabling off-grid operation and generating insights that benefit customers.

We’re wrapping up the year with a Christmas greeting from Holtab’s CEO, Michael Fohlin.
P.S. Stay until the end – the camera may capture more than planned.

Holtab’s commitment makes a difference — that was clear to the four employees who spent three weeks in Nepal this autumn. At the same time, many people continue to live under extremely difficult conditions.

Holtab has been named Career Company of the Year 2026 and is included for the fourth consecutive year among Sweden’s 100 most attractive employers.

Holtab’s Chief Sales Officer, Lina Emanuelson, brings nearly two decades of experience from the global power industry. She sees Holtab’s dedicated employees as a major asset in strengthening the company’s position in the Nordic market.

Holtab is one of the Nordic region’s leading suppliers of power transmission solutions. The company is now expanding into Norway through the establishment of Holtab Norge AS.

The development of larger and more numerous data centres is accelerating. Establishment processes are often short, while the demand for energy-efficient power solutions continues to rise.

With the EU’s new ban on SF₆ gas in switchgear coming into force in 2026, Holtab has developed a new generation of secondary substations prepared for SF₆-free switchgear. These substations have undergone rigorous safety testing with top results.

With a strong technical foundation and a passion for customer interaction, Thomas thrives in his role as Sales Engineer at Holtab in Denmark. His work is a blend of engineering insight and relationship-building.

Holtab is launching an updated version of its metering cubicle for high-voltage metering at 12 and 24 kV.
“The new cubicle is not only more powerful – it is also easier to work with, thanks to a smarter design,” says Gordon Gunnarsson, Product Manager Secondary Substation and HMS switchboard at Holtab.

There was a time when football was all he thought about. But when the dream of going pro slipped away, he turned his focus to industry. Today, he’s an experienced leader working with power solutions at Holtab.

In the small town of Tingsryd, a unique high school draws students from across the country – not just to become skilled musicians, but to grow as people. Since 2013, Holtab has partnered with the Academy X Music and Business (AMB), united by a belief in the power of young talent.

Himal Sapkota dreams of developing tourism and entrepreneurship in his home country Nepal. As part of Holtab’s commitment to community engagement, he has been given the opportunity to spend eight weeks in the Nordics.

Stina Nilsson is one of Sweden’s most accomplished skiers, with five Olympic medals, seven World Championship medals – and most recently, victory in the 2025 Vasaloppet. Now, she begins a new chapter together with Holtab.

Hello Anders, what would you say is the best thing about working with ski star Stina Nilsson?
– She inspires us to be bolder.