There’s a nip in the air.
But the future of power isn't seasonal.
Summer’s over, routines are back, and the hardtech scene is shifting gears. This week’s feature dives into Elvy Energy, where CEO Johan Outinen is betting big on flat-rate and 15-year subscriptions, and believes that Spotify-for-energy is more than a metaphor.
Alongside, we spotlight SNRGY’s $500K raise for consumer hardware and new pushes in defense energy. The message is clear: Nordic founders aren’t waiting for the future. They’re building it now.
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Nordic Hardtech Podcast
This week: Flat-Rate Energy and The Future Default.
Betting the House on 15-Year Subscriptions
"We push the risk back to where it belongs"
The energy transition needs bold bets. Few are bolder than asking households to commit for 15 years of heating, electricity, and peace of mind. Johan Outinan, co-founder and CEO of Elvy Energy, argues that it’s the only way to scale clean energy fast.