Helvar | Solar Danmark | Business | May 07, 2026

Helvar and Solar Danmark Announce Strategic Partnership

Helvar and Solar Danmark today announced an exciting new strategic partnership, coming into effect from today. This collaboration unites Helvar’s world-class intelligent lighting control solutions with Solar Danmark’s extensive distribution network, robust logistics, and profound market expertise.

As the demand for sustainable and smart building technologies accelerates, this partnership positions both organisations to better serve the evolving needs of the Danish market. By leveraging Solar Danmark’s exceptional reach, the collaboration streamlines access to end-to-end lighting solutions, empowering commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities across Denmark to future-proof their operations and achieve ambitious energy-saving targets.

A Shared Vision for Growth

Michael Hauge – Business Development Manager, Helvar
“We have had a strong collaboration with our previous partner over a number of years and we truly appreciate the efforts made to build Helvar’s position in Denmark. With the transition to Solar Danmark, we are taking the next step in our growth strategy. Solar Danmark brings a strong market position, a solid setup, and a clear ambition to develop the business together with us. For our customers, this means improved availability, stronger support, and closer collaboration around energy-efficient and intelligent lighting control solutions.”

Kim Långström  CEO, Helvar
“We are very proud to welcome Solar Danmark as a key strategic partner. Denmark consistently leads the way in sustainability and smart building innovation, making it a crucial region for our growth. By joining forces with a powerhouse like Solar Danmark, we are ensuring that our Danish customers have access to the most advanced lighting control solutions available. This partnership is a powerful testament to our shared vision of building a smarter, more sustainable future.”

Michael Lind Schmidt – Vice President, Solution Sales, Solar Danmark
“Customers need more than just a good lighting environment – they must also be able to meet new energy requirements and expectations for energy-efficient operations. With Helvar’s expertise in lighting control, we are strengthening our overall offering, making it easier for both installers and end customers to access the right components, consultancy and support.”

Benefits for our Customers

This transition is fundamentally designed to provide an enhanced experience for all customers across Denmark. By establishing this partnership, customers will benefit from Solar Danmark’s industry-leading logistics, local stocking capabilities and a strong commitment to market education. Furthermore, the combined technical expertise of both organisations will offer enhanced, on-the-ground support, from initial specification through to installation and commissioning.

The collaboration aligns seamlessly with Helvar’s established ‘Concept to Completion’ philosophy, whilst complementing Solar Danmark’s dedication to robust customer service. By uniting this comprehensive approach to supporting projects at every stage with Solar Danmark’s extensive reach, both organisations are focused on ensuring that delivering intelligent lighting controls is a highly efficient and straightforward experience for all stakeholders involved.

The official launch of this partnership reflects a shared, long-term commitment to the region, ensuring customers have the peace of mind that the solutions they rely on are backed by global expertise and unparalleled local delivery.

Contact information for Solar Danmark is available here.

About Helvar

Helvar is an international lighting technologies company specialising in intelligent and energy-saving lighting solutions. Intelligent lighting is essential to achieving optimal building sustainability and to supporting the wellbeing of every person using a space. Helvar lighting control solutions help to create smart environments built for the future, harnessing data, creating tangible insights and integrating seamlessly with other systems. With over 100 years of expertise, Helvar serves its customers locally with offices in Finland, UK and Sweden and via their global network of partners in over 80 countries.

With over 300,000 global projects spanning all industries and applications, Helvar’s offering features wired and wireless lighting control solutions, environmental sensing solutions, and a cloud-based digital services platform, forming an end-to-end solution for smart buildings of the future.

About Solar Danmark

Solar Group is a leading European sourcing and service company within electrical, heating and plumbing, ventilation, climate and energy solutions. With 2,900 employees across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Poland and the Faroe Islands, Solar focuses on product sourcing, value-adding services and operational optimisation – always with the aim of creating stronger and more efficient businesses for its customers.


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