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Four-Step Method to Increase Electricity Grid Flexibility
A four-step methodology has been developed as a practical guide for grid operators to implement flexibility in electricity networks. This is the key finding of a new report from Glava Energy Center, produced with support from Energiforsk. The report also reveals that the flexibility potential among electricity producers, industries, and private consumers in Värmland is higher than expected.
Students' Tips: Turning Resistance into Pride in the Energy Transition
Recreation and tourism in wind farms, knowledge and inspiration through a household utility app, and proactive collaborations with businesses and sports clubs — these were some of the creative solutions proposed when students from Karlstad University and the Vocational College in Arvika tackled the issue of local public attitudes towards the energy transition in a CRE8®.
Kickoff for the Swedish-Norwegian Project CIRIS
The kickoff for the Swedish-Norwegian project CIRIS (Interregional Circularity in Central Scandinavia) has taken place. The project aims to strengthen research and innovation capacity within circular industrial value chains in Värmland and Innlandet. During the kickoff, the Swedish project owner Glava Energy Center and Swedish partners Karlstad University and Arvika Näringslivscentrum and Norwegian project owner Vaager Innovasjon AS were gathered.
Glava Energy Center Shared Knowledge at Elmia Solar
Glava Energy Center, a partner of Elmia Solar, contributed to the 2025 edition of the trade fair with a knowledge-intensive program across its various stages. Through speakers, lectures, and the popular Innovation Hour, the center played a key role in the event.
Kickoff for the Swedish-Norwegian Project GränsEnergi
The kickoff for the Swedish-Norwegian project GränsEnergi took place. The project is based on developing local energy communities by close cooperation across the border between Sweden and Norway. During the kickoff, project owners Glava Energy Center and Swedish partners Karlstad University and Dalarna Science Park, along with Klosser Innovasjon, who is leading the project on the Norwegian side in collaboration with the Norwegian partner Fornybar Utvikling, gathered.
Meet innovative startups at Elmia Solars Innovation Hour
Thermal energy storage, digital twins to reduce cyber risks, and an industrial hub that can transform deserts into fertile farmland. These are just a few of the innovative energy solutions that will be presented by nine exciting startups during Innovation Hour at Elmia Solar, taking place February 4–6. The session is hosted by Glava Energy Center.
Glava Energy Center Shares Knowledge on Elmia Solar's Stages
The 2025 edition of Elmia Solar focuses on three themes: energy dilemmas, future energy, and security and competence. Glava Energy Center will be present with a booth and will participate as speakers and lecturers in an information-packed program on various stages throughout the fair. Join us at Elmia Solar in Jönköping from February 4–6, 2025.
Methodology for Flexibility Strengthened by Data Analysis
In the transition to flexible power grids, the ability of grid companies to make accurate forecasts of needs and to map flexible resources is central. In this context, data analysis tools can play a key role. This is the conclusion of Glava Energy Center in a pilot project that tested new analysis methods from Endre Technologies and the research institute RISE on two local grids in Värmland.
Green Light for Swedish-Norwegian Initiative on Energy Communities
A unique Swedish-Norwegian collaboration will develop local energy communities for residential and industrial areas in the border regions of Värmland, Dalarna, Innlandet, and Akershus. On the Swedish side, the project is led by Glava Energy Center in cooperation with Karlstad University and Dalarna Science Park.
Swedish-Norwegian Project Paves Way for Circular Economy in Värmland
A major project to promote sustainable growth and innovation in Värmland and Norway's Innlandet has been granted funding from the EU Interreg Sweden-Norway program. On the Swedish side, the project is led by Glava Energy Center in cooperation with Arvika Näringslivscentrum and Karlstad University.
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.