The team behind Sunsurf Solar

Sunsurf Solar AB was founded in Gothenburg on 18 September 2020, with the goal of developing floating solar systems built for the Nordic climate. From the outset the focus was on sustainable design — recycled aluminium, coated steel and HDPE, and partnerships with local suppliers. The same year, the first prototypes were built: PowerModule™ for water surfaces and PeatModule™ for peatland.

Sunsurf Solar sold and installed its first pilot — a floating solar park on the irrigation pond at Sötåsens Naturbruksgymnasium in Västra Götaland — confirming that the technology works under Nordic conditions. The same year, Sunsurf Solar was admitted to the Innovatum Startup Incubator, gaining strategic support to push development further.

Interest in the technology grew quickly. Sunsurf Solar joined the Founders Loft Incubator in Gothenburg, drawing support from both Founders Loft and Innovatum to accelerate development. We also pitched on SVT's Draknästet (Dragons' Den), bringing the vision of solar on water surfaces to a national audience.

Sunsurf Solar delivered Sweden's first peat-adapted solar installation in Västra Götaland using our PeatModule™ system, and built Halland's first floating solar park at Tångagård in Falkenberg. We also launched Sunsurf Solar Energy AB — our sister company offering PPA contracts for flexible, sustainable power supply. Sunsurf Solar was named Startup of the Year 2024 at the Trollhättan Business Awards.

On the company's fifth anniversary, we won Stora Ingenjörspriset in the Innovation category. During the year, Skåne's first floating solar park went live, and Sweden's largest floating solar park was commissioned — a milestone for Swedish solar. Sunsurf Solar was also a finalist in E-Prize 2025, recognising our innovation and engineering depth.

Sunsurf Solar keeps pushing forward. During 2026 we'll install Öland's first floating solar park — the next step on the way to a sustainable energy future. More information soon.

The winner of Stora Ingenjörspriset in the Innovation category stands out for pioneering technology with significant potential to reshape our energy production. The company has developed a system that is more than a technical innovation — it has been successfully deployed in live projects with real public benefit. Organised by: the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA), Ny Teknik, Preem AB, Scania Group, Skanska, Sweco and the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket).

The company's solution offers several benefits at once: it produces local electricity, reduces evaporation and frees up valuable land. Bifacial panels paired with natural cooling from the water lift overall energy output as well. Organised by: Aktuell Hållbarhet, Dagens Industri and E.ON.

Startup 4 Climate is one of the most urgent initiatives in the sector. Innovation and collaboration are central to the road ahead, and the challenge targets young companies with ideas that can move the energy transition forward. Organised by: Ellevio and GodEl.

Sunsurf Solar plays an important role in the green transition and keeps pushing the limits of what solar energy can do. The technology delivers environmental benefits, enables large-scale solutions, supports smarter land use, and brings real commercial advantages. Organised by: Innovatum Science Park (Trollhättan Business Awards).

With Sweden's first floating solar park, Sunsurf Solar shows that solar in Sweden is no longer confined to ground and rooftop installations. The work is an example of initiative — and a reminder that technical development and sustainability can move forward together. Organised by: Svensk Solenergi (the Swedish Solar Energy Association).