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Knowledge of flexibility opens new business opportunities

Glava Energy Center is now launching two new training courses on flexibility markets – a digital introduction and an in-depth course held on site in Glava, western Värmland. The courses are aimed at both grid operators and companies that want to understand how flexibility can become part of their business while also contributing to a more sustainable power system. The instructor is Darijan Jelica, flexibility expert and CEO of Flexia Consulting AB, with experience from starting and running several flexibility markets in Sweden.

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Trend spotting from Intersolar 2025

Intersolar Europe, held every year in Munich, took place this year from May 7–9. With 1,450 exhibitors and around 100,000 visitors, it is one of the world’s biggest trade fairs in this field. The event shows the latest innovations in solar energy and energy storage.

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Students from Karlstad University Strengthen LOKEN

Six students who have studied electrical engineering at Karlstad University completed their theses in spring 2025. Their theses within the LOKEN project cover topics such as hybrid production, temperature simulation in solar panels, and local energy planning. Now, Glava Energy Center is looking for more energy cases that can be used as theses for spring 2026. Contact us by September 30.

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RedigitiZE to Drive Industrial Electrification with Digital Solutions

How can digital technologies help industry grow while using electricity more smartly – without being constrained by today’s limited grid capacity? That is the focus of the RedigitiZE feasibility study, led by Glava Energy Center and funded by Vinnova. The project brings together industries, energy companies, researchers, and technology developers with the aim of identifying new pathways towards a more flexible and electrified industrial sector.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.