ACE Powerhouse

A new home for innovation in the electrified society. In 2027, ACE Powerhouse will bring together people, ideas and technologies under one roof.

Designed for collaboration, experimentation and knowledge sharing, the building includes labs, learning spaces, offices and meeting areas.

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ACE Powerhouse is already creating connections

It's still under construction, but during Society Expo 2026 it became clear that the building is already fulfilling one of its most important purposes: bringing people together.

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Sweden’s Environmental Building of the Year 2025

Celebrating sustainability and circular design, ACE Powerhouse sets the standard for climate-smart construction and the future of buildings.

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A unique arena for development and learning

By integrating physical and digital test environments, ACE Powerhouse emerges as a robust hub for knowledge exchange and innovation, solidifying its role as a pivotal site in shaping our electrified future.

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Redefining sustainability

Through a holistic approach, ACE Powerhouse meets today’s highest sustainability standards while paving the way for tomorrow's solutions.

Rickard Jonsson

Project Manager, Skellefteå kommun

Skellefteå is on a sustainable path, aiming to integrate sustainability into all municipal projects. With ACE Powerhouse, we strive for ambitious environmental goals. With sustainable construction in wood, we aim for certification at the Sweden Green Buildings Council's Gold level and ZeroCO2.

Lisa Säfsten

Architect, LINK Arkitektur

With the goal of building with as low a carbon footprint as possible, the architectural process has focused on innovative design principles and recycling of materials.

Sofia Viklund

EHS Coordinator, PEAB

Integrating recycling early in construction projects creates good conditions for successful results. Carefully preserving valuable building components from nearby demolition sites not only reduces the carbon footprint but also adds historical depth to the new building.

Step inside and explore its spaces

The seven-storey building brings together labs, learning spaces, meeting areas and workspaces for organisations, researchers and students.

Concept visualisations showing how the different spaces will look and feel.

Level 1 – Restaurant & meeting. A social meeting place for lunch, coffee and informal encounters, with shared spaces and an outdoor area overlooking the river. An open stepped staircase connects the level to the entrance floor above.

Level 2 – Entrance, demo & conference. The main entrance to ACE Powerhouse, with a foyer, exhibition and event spaces, conference rooms and a demo area.

Level 3 – Lab environments. Dedicated environments for research, development, testing and exploring new ideas and solutions.

Level 4 – Flexible learning environments. Adaptable spaces for teaching, group work, self-study, training and knowledge sharing.

Level 5 – Office & coworking.
Additional office and coworking spaces designed to support both focused work and interaction, with access to a spacious terrace.

Level 6 – Office & coworking.
Workspaces and coworking environments for companies and teams who want to work close to other skills and perspectives.

Level 7 – Office, workshop & event.
Flexible spaces for everyday work, workshops, events and collaboration.

The Roof – Technical spaces and parts of the building’s energy supply system are located on the roof, supporting ACE Powerhouse as a living test bed for future energy solutions.

The northern facade of the house, surrounded by the Skellefteå river and Campus Skellefteå.

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Interested in a space or collaboration?

Sanna Orellano

ACE Powerhouse Lead