Across Northern Europe, cities are racing to meet aggressive decarbonization targets while addressing the strain of electric vehicle (EV) adoption on legacy power grids. A landmark collaboration in Malmö, Sweden, has delivered a replicable solution: reimagining underutilized urban parking infrastructure as active, grid-supportive clean energy hubs. The Parkside Mobility Hub, located in Malmö’s sustainability-focused Hyllie district, brings together global energy technology leader Sungrow, municipal parking operator Parkering Malmö, and clean energy integrator Truxco Energy to turn a 430-space public parking structure into a self-sufficient decentralized energy node.

Cross-Sector Collaboration Delivers a Multi-Functional Urban Energy Solution

A Climate-First Landmark Aligned With Malmö’s 2030 Decarbonization Goals

Beyond its core energy and mobility functions, the Parkside Mobility Hub is designed as a community-centric asset aligned with Malmö’s strict 2030 climate roadmap and LFM30 sustainability benchmarks. The structure integrates façade-mounted photovoltaic glass, climate-positive building materials including mass timber, recycled steel, and low-carbon concrete, and delivers critical public amenities: over 200 EV-ready parking bays, a panoramic rooftop access staircase, and an outdoor fitness area, expanding its value far beyond conventional parking infrastructure.

“We view our parking facilities as core contributors to Malmö’s green transition, evolving into local energy nodes that strengthen grid stability and expand access to renewable power,” said Almir Hodzic, CEO of Parkering Malmö. “Amid widespread challenges with energy affordability, on-site energy storage is critical to future-proofing our municipal assets for the long term.”

Intelligent Tech Stack Optimizes Performance, Safety and Reliability

At the heart of the hub’s energy infrastructure are four Sungrow PowerStack liquid-cooled ESS units, purpose-built for C&I applications, delivering a total 916 kWh storage capacity to optimize solar self-consumption and deliver real-time grid support. Paired with the system are Sungrow’s SG33CX multi-MPPT string inverters, which reach a peak efficiency of 98.7% and offer smart management functionality fully compatible with bifacial PV modules.

The entire installation is orchestrated via Truxco Energy’s proprietary AI-powered energy management platform, which enables predictive operations, early fault detection, and dynamic balancing of solar generation, energy storage, and EV charging demand. The result is a fire-safe, operationally robust energy solution that aligns seamlessly with the project’s architectural design standards.

“This project is a perfect example of how we unify design, technology, and sustainability into a single, cohesive solution,” commented Modi Nezami, Project Manager at Truxco Energy, who led the technical integration. “Combining Sungrow’s intelligent ESS with our AI management platform, we can identify and address potential performance deviations early, ensuring consistent safety and efficiency across the system.”

A Replicable Blueprint for Urban Decentralized Energy Transition