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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.
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.
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.