Flower | World Engineering Day

What’s in a name?

Flower’s name stems from the term “flexible power”. It’s a concept that goes to the heart of the clean-energy services and technology that this Swedish company, headquartered in Stockholm, provides.

As founder and CEO John Diklev explains, “The transition to renewables cannot happen without smart systems to regulate and optimize our power grids.”

The energy to succeed

Whether you produce clean energy, consume it, or own the infrastructure that distributes it, reliable regulation tools are essential. To this end, Flower’s cutting-edge forecasting, optimization and trading software, and investment in modern energy infrastructure, such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that support the main grid, are helping to deliver a steady and reliable electricity supply. At the same time, Flower is revolutionizing how renewables, from solar to wind, are managed.

Where in the world?

Although Flower only set out in 2020, it is now Sweden’s leader in battery storage optimization and trading, and is steadily building its battery storage portfolio. With an aim to be at the forefront of society’s transition to sustainable energy – providing reliable, flexible systems that are free from fossil fuels – the company has its sights set on expansion in Europe.

Powering progress

Flower’s expertise in software development and battery storage systems enables those it works with to unlock the untapped potential of their energy assets while supporting the electricity grid with flexibility and reducing costs.

For example, in 2023, Flower applied its optimization platform to a battery park in the small industrial town of Grums, Sweden. The following year, the battery system proved to be instrumental in stabilizing the national grid when a nuclear plant in Forsmark was temporarily taken out of operation. As a result, the episode passed without widescale impact and cost, and generated returns for the energy asset owner that widely exceeded expectations.

On a consumer-facing level, Flower has launched the Flower Hub, a smart home-energy-management device that connects to domestic battery systems. It offers homeowners control and flexibility over their energy service while generating an extra income for the household. The service uses the energy from homes to effectively support and stabilize the electric power grid across Sweden.

What does a sustainable future look like?

Flower is envisioning a future where renewables are responsible for the majority of our electricity generation. The company has a clear focus on SDG 7 – the aim to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

“Imagine how important the concept of flexible power will be by the time we reach that future,” says Diklev. “Our children and grandchildren will be living in cities and other communities driven by clean, sustainable, and reliable energy. We make that dream of energy transition a little bit more real every day. It’s a big responsibility, but it’s also something to be proud of.”