Our employees
Yngvar has worked in the solar energy industry since 2008, and has had a seat on the board of the Norwegian Solar Energy Association for a number of years. Yngvar is now the CEO of the Norwegian Solar Energy Association. In his free time, he plays football for KØB, is an elected local politician in the district where he lives and is passionate about finding good solutions to various problems. At Zolw, Yngvar helps negotiate and follow up on agreements, plan the long-term picture for the company and connect various connections, in addition to thinking in new ways and developing. From time to time, Yngvar also gives courses and lectures.
Worked in the solar energy industry since 2008. Sat on the board of the Norwegian Solar Energy Association for a number of years. In addition, Yngvar has a number of courses within the subject: PV*Sol (external), PV*Sol (internal), PVPro Reference projects: Since 2008, Yngvar has been involved in several hundred small and large projects. Both thermal and photovoltaic, although it is possibly thermal that he holds as a small personal favorite. Of the larger well-known projects, Yngvar has been involved in the solar cell systems of: Svalbard Airport Longyearbyen Vema Interiør The largest CIGS plant in the Nordic region Utsikten Gaularfjell Tinghuset in Oslo Stange Energi
Yngvar Søetorp
Senior Partner
Frode Lindmo
Senior Partner
Frode has worked in the solar energy industry since 2015 and has previously worked in most trades you can imagine. His versatile knowledge means that he is able to see good solutions in most situations. In his free time, Frode enjoys playing floorball, walking his dog and being creative. At Zolw, Frode works with product development, holds courses and provides knowledge enhancement for both employees and customers. Frode is also currently a member of NK82 and is passionate about regulations and documentation of solar cell systems.
Frode has the following courses: Hot work Working at height Scaffolding assembly PV*Solar (external) PV*Solar (internal) FSE with first aid Reference projects: Since 2015, Frode has been involved in several hundred small and large projects, in addition to contributing to the development of a number of new products in the market. Of the larger well-known projects, Frode has been involved in the solar cell systems of: Svalbard Airport Longyearbyen Ramberg School Krusemarka The largest CIGS plant in the Nordic region Vema Interiør Øren School
Strømmen (as we must call him since we are all Kristoffers) has worked in the solar energy industry since 2020 and has previously worked as a beer brewer (bar manager) and with cleaning technology in the shipping industry. He has also worked at a smelter and generally has very high expertise in materials and their application. At Zolw, Strømmen is responsible for checking that all calculations are correct and has a lot of daily customer contact. He also gives courses and travels a lot to assist on various solar cell projects in Norway. From time to time, he also helps to ensure that the organizational aspects of the company are at a certain level (not yet successful with the implementation of Sharepoint). Strømmen is above average fond of beards and beard shampoos (occasionally he also mentions something about beer and Arsenal). He also sometimes shows up and plays football for KØB, but with an injury statistic that is higher than attendance statistics, it is questionable whether there will be much in the future.
Civil engineer in materials technology from NTNU, and has the following courses: Hot work Working at height Scaffolding assembly PV*SOL (external) PV*SOL (internal) Reference projects: Since 2020, Strømmen has already been involved in several large and complicated facilities. Of the larger well-known projects, Strømmen has been involved in the solar cell systems of: GWP 9 (Innovation Norway) Ramberg school Volvo feasibility study Volda University College Askøy VGS Sofienberg school
Kristoffer Strømmen
CTO
Christopher Søetorp
CEO
Christopher is another one of the Kristoffers in Zolw. He has worked in the solar energy industry since 2015, and before that worked in logistics at Bring. He is the only one in Zolw without ADHD and with structure. He organizes and facilitates that everyone is well and keeps us in the loop if he has to. He has an annoying sticky brain that often remembers verbatim what you said 3 months ago, and most likely remembers the project he did for you 13 months ago. In Zolw, he is responsible for all of us employees, and is seen as the entire PV*Sol guru of Norway. Christopher is an avid football supporter (Vålerenga, Manchester United and Wrexham) and now also a coach. We expect that the next Ada Hegerberg has been trained by Christopher in his youth.
Graduated from Bergen University College and the University of Bergen with a Bachelor in Political Economy and a Bachelor in Economics - Accounting, sits as a member of NK82. Courses: PV*Sol (external) PVPro K2 Systems training FSE Climate Accounting Industry Program Solar Power 2025 Reference projects: Over the past few years, Christopher has been involved in a number of projects, both large and small. Mainly within simulation and optimization of facilities. Among others: Krusemarka Nygård Nursing Home Feasibility Study Ulstein Municipality Feasibility Study Vestfold and Telemark County Municipality Garnes Ungdomsskole Eilert Sundt VGS
Kristoffer has worked with us since June 2023. He is versatile and professionally skilled and has exceeded our expectations and works independently and well. With us, Kristoffer is central to the development of our portal and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the website. Not so rarely, he also helps us with various computer technical problems. Kristoffer is simply good at seeing solutions where our knowledge falls short. The combination of developer with an electrician background makes him a perfect fit for us. In his free time, Kristoffer is interested in cars and motorcycles, gaming and developing his coding skills. In an otherwise extremely chatty group, we are also happy that we have brought in someone who listens and doesn't interrupt (cough*Frode*cough).
Kristoffer has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and is an electrician group L. Have taken the courses in PV*SOL and`Introduction to solar cells`. Reference projects: Kristoffer has not been with us that long and is new to the industry, but he has a lot of knowledge that can be used towards the solar cell profession. Maybe you have a project that could be his first solar cell reference?
Kristoffer S. Søderkvist
Full-stack developer
Zolw - an independent product and competence center within the solar energy industry
Solar energy is among the most exciting fields in the world. The technology is developing at record speed, becoming increasingly better, cheaper and more widespread in commercial buildings and private single-family homes in Norway.
The rapid development requires Norwegian companies to stay up to date with professional developments, product ranges, material choices and technology to ensure that the best solutions are installed in the Norwegian market.
To help Norwegian installers with this, ZOLW AS was established.
Zolw AS is a Norwegian expertise company within solar energy. The company runs courses and training activities for associations, businesses and public actors.
Zolw also helps other consulting companies, the public sector and installers, among others, with help with design, tender writing and documentation of solar energy systems.
Zolw is also a leader in knowledge about products and developments in the entire solar energy industry. The company also develops innovative solutions itself, which Zolw's partners benefit from.
In addition, Zolw is present on site to guide and quality assure the installation itself.
Zolw's motto is to promote solar energy and ensure the best quality of solar energy systems.
With a vision to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy, we offer a broad portfolio of training programs and workshops for professionals, students and individuals who want to delve into solar energy technology.
An important part of our vision is to help develop a competent and qualified workforce within the solar energy sector.
We want to create value for our customers by helping customers win and complete projects with good quality and the right price. Our customers will experience us as a partner that creates added value for them and their customers.
Our partners receive help from start to finish in a project, and follow-up after delivery if desired.
We stay up to date on products and regulations so you can spend your time operating!
