Skellefteå is home to Northvolt, who are building Europe's largest battery factory there. When production starts in 2021, the plant will manufacture lithium-ion batteries for electric cars and energy storage – important pieces of the puzzle in addressing climate change and converting to a more sustainable global economy.

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By using residue waste from forestry, Piteå based SunPine produces sustainable tall diesel in a world leading bio-refinery. Today, their clean bio-diesel accounts for 2 percent of all diesel consumed in Sweden.