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The Energy Conference Where Tomorrow’s Solutions Meet Real Commitment
It was a full house when Glava Energy Center hosted the 2025 Energy Conference in early June. The spotlight was on tomorrow’s energy solutions – brought forward by insightful experts and innovators, vibrant discussions, and concrete examples. From grid capacity and flexibility to energy communities and innovation – with the inauguration of the Solbron testbed as one of the highlights.

Annual Meeting with Breadth, Engagement and Strategic Focus
Glava Energy Center’s Annual Meeting on June 2 brought together nearly 50 participants from more than 30 member companies. With a growing membership base, new projects, and long-term initiatives in focus, the day was filled with forward-looking discussions, knowledge exchange, and a workshop on the future direction of the innovation cluster.

“We Don’t Have to Wait 10 Years for Change”
Sonja Berlijn will be speaking at the 2025 Energy Conference in Glava about the future of the electricity grid — and why the solutions to take major steps toward a fossil-free future already exist today. Sonja is Director at Norwegian DNV, Professor of Secure Power Systems at the University of Oslo, and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences.

Knowledge Boost for Arvika’s Politicians – What’s Needed for a Secure Energy Supply
Arvika Municipality has assessed its current energy use and developed possible scenarios for future energy and power needs. In a final workshop on May 6, politicians from all local parties were invited to learn what roadmap Arvika needs to follow to meet its climate goals.

Glava Energy Center selected as one of seven innovation clusters in national initiative
Glava Energy Center is one of seven innovation clusters receiving funding from the Swedish Energy Agency to accelerate the transition to a smart, sustainable, and resilient energy system. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration and spread innovations in the energy and climate sector.

How a Flex Market Works - LOKEN invited to a workshop
How does a flex market work and conditional agreements? Glava Energy Center and the LOKEN project organized a workshop on flexibility. Participants included local grid companies, industries, electricity producers, and stakeholders with the potential to be flexible in their operations.

Thermography and Cybersecurity – Launch of Two New Courses
Glava Energy Center is expanding its training offering with two new initiatives that address current needs in the energy sector: Certification in Thermography and Cybersecurity for Energy Systems. Registration is now open for the May sessions!

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.