Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, gas-fired power and district heating and is a global player in energy market operations. Statkraft has 3700 employees in more than 20 countries.

Facts about Statkraft

Vision, values and strategy

Vision

Providing pure energy

Values

Competent. Using knowledge and experience to achieve ambitious goals and to be recognised as a leading player.
Responsible. Creating value, while showing concern for employees, customers, the environment and society in general.
Innovative. Thinking creatively, identifying opportunities and developing effectivesolutions.

Strategy

In a world facing major climate challenges, Statkraft’s core product is more in demand and valuable than ever before. The need for pure energy creates major growth opportunities. Statkraft is uniquely positioned to take part in this growth and will develop renewable energy in a manner which supports a positive social development.

Statkraft's ambition is to strengthen its position as a leading international provider of pure energy.

This will be achieved by utilising the Group's competitive advantages and core expertise.

The strategy is based on an evaluation of the markets' attractiveness and Statkraft's ability to create value, and has five focus areas:

European flexible generation
Market operations
Hydropower in emerging markets
Wind power
District heating

The majority of our energy production is generated through hydropower. Production takes place in 378 hydropower plants – 273 in Norway, 55 in Sweden, 10 in Germany,  three in the United Kingdom and 32 outside Europe. We've got three wind power plants in Norway.That is enough to provide electricity to 37 000 households. We also have four in UK, five in Sweden and four outside Europe. In addition we are developing several wind power projects in Sweden and UK. Statkraft currently has a total of 35 district heating plants and biomass power plant . We operate four gas-fired power plants in Germany and have shareholdings in two other plants. Innovation is important to us. We strive to research and develop new sources of energy.