Fossil-free ski resort

We have a brand new project in 2024 to test whether it is possible to run a ski resort completely fossil-free, and at the same time we are taking the next step in the field of electrification. First to lead and develop this pilot project is Hammarbybacken, our resort in Stockholm, Sweden.

Our goal with the project is to show that a transition to a completely fossil-free ski resort operation is possible. It will also help us identify challenges in our transition so that we can make the right decisions going forward for our entire business. We also hope that it will inspire more companies to dare to test new initiatives for change.

In practical terms, this means that our entire fleet of vehicles in Hammarbybacken will be replaced, i.e. six vehicles that will now be powered by electricity.

Our electric vehicle fleet in Hammarbybacken

• 2 snowmobiles (Taiga Motors "Nomad")
• 1 snow groomer (Prinoth E-motion Husky)
• 1 wheel loader (Volvo L25 Electric from Volvo CE)
• 1 car (VW ID Buzz Cargo)
• 1 quad bike (Polaris Ranger EV)

Charging is done via a brand new Power Unit battery, PU500, which is a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) provided by Volvo Energy and Volvo CE. The service provider for Volvo's products is Swecon Anläggningsmaskiner AB.

To enable the pilot project, a new electricity contract has also been signed for all operations: 100% renewable electricity and water (Vattenfall and Ellevio).