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Civil engineer with experience in managerial positions at ABB and Electrolux. Entered the solar industry in 2005 as a project manager for REC ScanModule in Hillringsberg. Also partly led the construction of the solar module factory at REC Solar in Singapore. Stimulated by witnessing sustainable innovations, companies, communities, and regions develop and thrive.

Responsible for the project LOKEN, Local Energy Management Värmland. Has extensive experience in project and process management within regional development and issues concerning energy, environment, and sustainability. Goal-oriented and innovative, driven by a genuine desire to contribute to sustainable development in Värmland.

Responsible for projects in the field of smart sustainable energy systems at Glava Energy Center. Holds a Master's degree in Energy and Environmental Engineering from Karlstad University. Aiming to work with technical solutions that contribute to and accelerate the transition to a renewable energy system.

Responsible for projects in smart sustainable energy systems at Glava Energy Center, as well as for IT and measurement data infrastructure. Holds a Master's degree in Energy and Environmental Engineering from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology with a specialization in sustainable energy technology - solar power. Has a vision of a sustainable energy system where renewable energy is the enabler.

Working in the ARIES4 project, which is creating a system for collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders in smart specialization strategies at the regional level. Background as a project manager with experience in sustainability projects at the local, municipal, and regional levels. Passionate about sustainability in regional development and business.

Membership manager that develop and enhance the educational activities at Glava Energy Center. Have worked as a principal in primary education with extensive experience in education and the creation of meeting places. Aim to create high-quality, independent education that elevates the industry's standards.

Responsible for coordinating events, conferences, and training at Glava Energy Center. Background as an assembler at the solar module factory Scan Module in Glava, as well as a coordinator at the factory with similar responsibilities. Driven by the desire to facilitate productive meetings and education in the field of renewable energy.

Responsible for the solar park and its maintenance, as well as assisting with prototype construction and testing. A self-taught engineer who has worked on the manufacturing of solar panels and the development of manufacturing equipment, as well as the development and manufacturing of tent cottages. Also worked as a consultant in the manufacturing industry. Has a keen interest in climate, environment, and renewable energy.

Responsible for external communication at Glava Energy Center. A communicator with a background as a journalist. Previously worked at the Swedish Parliament, Swedish Radio, and Uppsala University. Aims to generate curiosity, interest, and contribute to in-depth knowledge in the field of sustainable development and renewable energy.

Communicator for the LOKEN project. Background as a journalist at Sveriges Radio and TV4, as well as a development officer at Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan. As a project communicator, tasked with disseminating knowledge and understanding of the project's various components and goals. Aims to strategically and tactically create communication that arouses curiosity and inspires the energy transition.

For over 25 years actively involved in the international development in the field of solar energy. The chairman of the board and passionate about advancing Glava Energy Center as a national hub for innovation, education, and energy leadership in the future energy supply and systems, with expertise in solar energy.

Project manager and coordinator of competencies in the field of solar energy at RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden. Professional background as an architect, project manager in municipal property development, and trained solar energy designer. Sees great opportunities in creating better collaboration and knowledge exchange between the construction and energy industries.

Electrical engineering graduate working as a Technical Specialist, responsible for issues related to strategy, development, and the creation of technical instructions. Current focus area is the digitization of substations to reduce disruptions and provide valuable information required for the energy transition. Enjoys innovative thinking and efficiency.

Chief Technology Officer for solar power at Aneo and a board member of the Norwegian Solar Energy Cluster. A doctor and engineer with a broad and extensive background in solar energy and renewable energy production, storage, and consumption. Previously worked at Scatec and Multiconsult.

Research advisor supporting university leadership and researchers in collaboration agreements such as the Academy for Smart Specialization. Monitors opportunities for external funding and provides support in EU applications as well as research and innovation projects.

CEO of Teknik i Väst, which is a company owned by the municipalities of Arvika and Eda, involved in electricity networks, district heating, and power, among other things. Has held various managerial and CEO roles within Arvika municipality since 2001. Previously worked as a consultant for 17 years in construction, infrastructure, district heating, and more. Driven by the mission to secure renewable electricity supply for Arvika and Värmland.

Experienced former consultant with a history of work in renewable energy and the environmental industry. Strong skills in business development and a deep understanding of the power system and its need to transition to a more renewable state. Currently focused on Sunna. Welcomes calls from anyone interested in collaboration.

Project manager for Region Värmland's project Elkraft Värmland, which works in various ways to promote flexible and sustainable electricity supply in Värmland and increase awareness of how smarter use of the energy system can impact the regional balance between supply and demand.

Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering and Physics, and Electrical Engineering. Conducts research on intelligent electrical and renewable energy systems, machine learning, and data processing in smart and sustainable energy grids. Has worked for several years on the integration of renewable energy into power grids. In LOKEN, he contributes with research on the application of AI in energy systems. By using machine learning, data analysis, and energy forecasting, we are looking for promising alternatives and solutions for sustainable modern societies.

Internationally recognized environmental and climate solutions researcher. Has published articles in several highly ranked scientific journals and played a key role in multiple reports and policy documents within the Global Climate Action Summits and the UN's political forums. In the LOKEN project, he is involved in work packages on energy communities, energy leadership, and energy planning. The focus is on contributing to a sustainable social energy transition.

Associate Professor in Human Geography. Researches social and gender aspects within urban and regional planning. The research highlights how policies and their practical implementation are influenced by perceptions of different people and places – and how this, in turn, affects people's everyday lives, work lives, and opportunities. Program Director for the Urban and Regional Planning Program and teaches topics related to physical planning and local and regional development, with a focus on social and ecological sustainability. These are crucial issues for the energy transition, exemplified by the LOKEN project.

Lecturer in Business Administration and Researcher at the Service Research Center and the Business School, Karlstad University. Conducts research on operational and business development, often related to sustainable development and the transformation of private and public companies or organizations. In LOKEN, the complex societal challenge of electricity supply is addressed. A service approach and system perspective are intended to facilitate transformation processes, innovative business models, collaborative solutions, and a deeper understanding of flexibility solutions.

Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, and Renewable Energy Systems at Karlstad University. Her research work on renewable energy and machine learning will be beneficial to LOKEN and in the planning of energy scenarios at the local and regional levels, as well as in the investigation of potential hybrid energy solutions at the local and regional levels.

Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, and Renewable Energy Systems. At Karlstad University, his research areas also include Smart Grids, Implementation of Energy Storage Systems, and Analysis of Uncertainties in Renewable Energy Production. Reza's research and expertise are highly valuable to LOKEN.

Associate Professor in Human Geography and an interdisciplinary researcher with research interests in place development, place attractiveness, and tourism, with connections to digitalization. In the LOKEN project, she primarily contributes the perspective on social sustainability.

Professor of Renewable Energy and teacher of Semiconductor Physics and Solar Cell Physics. Has conducted research in international projects focused on solar energy for over 25 years, including 10 years at the German Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE), a collaboration that continues to this day. Together with his research group, he has built several laboratories with characterization methods. His research focuses on new types of solar cells, solar cell modules, defects and degradation, and testing methods for solar cell systems. In the LOKEN project, he contributes with knowledge on solar cell systems and solar parks.

Docent in electrical engineering who, among other things, conducts research in the development of assistive robots, design of biologically inspired computational models, intelligent machines and automation in applications for industry as well as design and implementation of intelligent/adaptive control for robotic systems and solar cell systems.

Professor of physics with an interest in how electrically conductive polymers, small molecules, and new materials organize in thin semiconductor layers to form efficient solar cells and LEDs. Also interested in the long-term sustainability of solar cells and how it is affected by the properties of materials and interfaces. The overarching goal of the research is to improve the efficiency and stability of solar cells. Another challenge in the field is to develop flexible solar cells on bendable substrates.

Professor of computer science at Karlstad University, who conducts research in Software Defined Networking, programmable data planes, network virtualization, and autonomous networks. His research aims to develop future network solutions, including wireless systems such as mesh and ad hoc networks, to enhance communication efficiency and flexibility. He is also involved in the development of transport and application layer protocols that can adapt to changing network demands.