Swedish housing company LKF is building a private electricity grid in a residential area in Lund. The project will show how locally produced power can be shared between properties.
LKF launches a unique project for local energy sharing. By connecting properties in an internal grid, locally produced electricity can be used where it’s needed most. This also reduces strain on the main power network.
The system enables buildings in the area to share electricity. Surplus power doesn’t need to be fed into the main grid and then bought back. Combined with battery storage and smart controls, the system can smooth out peak demand.
“We need to use electricity smarter, not just produce more. This shows how local sharing, storage and control can reduce pressure on the main grid while creating local benefits,” says Henrik Adamsson, energy and property technology manager at LKF.
Reduces need for grid upgrades
By keeping energy within the area, the need for transmission capacity decreases, especially during high-demand periods. This creates a more robust power system and could reduce the need for costly grid upgrades over time.
“As a public housing company, we have both the opportunity and responsibility to test new solutions that benefit society. This is a concrete example of how residential areas can become an active part of the energy system,” says Adamsson.
The project takes place in an existing residential area and includes solar power production, battery storage and an internal grid between properties. Work begins in February 2026.
Kraftringen is one of several partners in the project and assists with connection to the main grid.
“For us, this is a good opportunity to evaluate the benefits of physical energy communities. Can a system like this relieve the grid and help use it more efficiently? These are the key questions we’re focusing on,” says Henrik Esbjörnson, CEO of Kraftringen Nät.
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