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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.
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.