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Game Plan for Monitoring Sustainability Presented to Strategists
In the EU project ARIES4, a game plan with proposals for areas and indicators of economic, environmental, and social sustainability has been developed, providing guidance for regions and societal sectors in measuring sustainability. In October, the project results were presented to strategists in regional development at a seminar at Karlstad University.
MSB Maps Fire Risks for Solar Panels
Swedish rescue services need to improve their ability to handle fires in buildings with solar panels. On September 4-5, a reference group from MSB (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) was on-site at Glava Energy Center to conduct a large number of rescue scenarios. These tests will serve as the foundation for a new national guide for Sweden’s rescue services.
European Project Spreads Tools for Sustainable Regional Development
How do you practically integrate sustainability into regional development, and how do you measure progress? In the EU project ARIES4, Glava Energy Center and Karlstad University collaborate with partners from three other European regions to identify best practices and useful tools. The starting point is the experiences of companies, universities, regions, and municipalities.
Knowledge of Inspections Competitive Edge in the Solar Industry
The slowdown in the number of installed solar power systems is creating tougher times in the solar energy industry. This gives companies all the more reason to invest in knowledge about quality and safety, according to Per Hederstedt, course leader at Glava Energy Center. Last week, he conducted an inspection course in the test and solar park at Glava.
Glava Energy Center partners with Elmia Solar 2025
In February 2025, the second edition of the Elmia Solar industry fair will take place. Glava Energy Center is joining as a fair partner with the mission to contribute to a knowledge-intensive stage program.
Trends and Insights from Intersolar Europe
In June, Glava Energy Center attended the international mega fair Intersolar Europe, which showcases the latest advancements in solar energy and energy storage. Here we list some key trends and insights from the fair.
Inspection Course Enhanced with Solar Cell Measurement
The third round of Glava Energy Center's two-day course on the inspection of solar cell installations has now been completed. The training has been enhanced with a new module — various techniques for solar cell measurement.
Companies Discussed Status and Needs in Sustainability Work
What does sustainable business development mean and what kind of support do companies want? These were the focal questions when member companies of Glava Energy Center participated in a workshop within the EU project ARIES4, which aims to support sustainability efforts in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Värmland region.
Record interest in energy conference
There is a rallying in Värmland around the energy transition. This is how the great interest and commitment to the Energy Conference 2024 at Glava Energy Center can be interpreted. Among the 130 registered participants were politicians, officials, urban planners, energy specialists, energy researchers, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, and investors.
New board member reflects the breadth of the energy issue
Research advisor Erica Åkerberg from the Grants and Innovations Office at Karlstad University is the new board member of Glava Energy Center. She takes over from university colleague and professor of material physics Lars Johansson, who was bid farewell at Monday's association meeting.
Innovative ground installation in the north receives the Solar Energy Prize
Sunna Group's pilot installation Lilla Norrskenet wins the Solar Energy Prize 2024 for this year's ground installation. Sunna, which is one of Glava Energy Center's member companies, aims to demonstrate and maximize the potential of solar energy even in the north with this installation.
Several speakers confirmed for the Energy Conference 2024
Several speakers confirmed for the Energy Conference 2024. Energy leadership, regional development, the future electricity market, and citizen dialogue are some of the themes at the Energy Conference 2024. Among the speakers are Kerstin Arnemo, Arne Bergvik, Sofia Hidén, and Josefin Danielsson. Sign up today!