Go to main navigation Menu Our history Vattenfall has a history stretching back over 100 years. The restructuring of the Trollhättan canal and hydro power plant under the Swedish State Power Board marks the birth of Vattenfall. The Swedish state had bought the water rights in Trollhättan a few years earlier and was now taking an active involvement in this emerging electricity generation technology. Vattenfall is said to have been the world's first state-owned power producer. The journey to reach that point was lined with social debates and legal processes, and a large dose of entrepreneurship. Go to footer Go to main navigation Cookie settings We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience and for purposes that you can read about under settings. Accept all cookies or customize your settings. You can change your settings at any time. More information can be found in our cookie policy and personal data policy. Necessary Statistics Marketing Personalization Confirm selection Accept all Cookie settings See detailed cookie list