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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.

Intersolar Europe, held annually in Munich, took place from June 19–21 with approximately 1,500 exhibitors from around the world. Representing Glava Energy Center were CEO Magnus Nilsson and project manager David Olsson. From their perspective, here are the most interesting innovations from the fair:

Holistic Solutions Are Emerging

Many companies are increasingly focusing on integrated solutions and the connection between different energy systems. Homes are being connected with solar panels, batteries, and car chargers. Soon, rooftop solar panels will be able to "communicate" with cars and homes. This focus on holistic solutions is something we will examine further in Glava Energy Center's ongoing project, LOKEN.

Choose How Your Solar Panels Look

Tired of black panels? Now there is a wider range of colors and patterns available for panels.

New Types of Solar Cell Technology

Innovative designs that reduce the impact when a panel is shaded, which is particularly beneficial for houses with pipes, chimneys, flagpoles, etc. The fair also showcased more solutions for agrivoltaics, which combine agriculture and solar panels.

Solar Panels for Parking Areas

There were also solutions for larger solar carports with chargers and batteries. This will be crucial for future parking areas.

More Charging Power for Heavy Vehicles

For chargers aimed at trucks, there is now a significant increase in power. More power is available for each charger for trucks and other heavy vehicles, making charging faster.

Photo: Intersolar Europe 2024.

Last edited: 05/07 2024

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Glava Energy Center is an innovation cluster in solar energy and sustainable energy systems. The cluster is founded in a broad, driven, and competent member network of local, regional, and national energy actors, a physical test infrastructure with around ten test beds, Northern Europe's largest test park for solar energy and over ten years of experience in innovation projects.

Värmland sparks major energy project across municipalities and corporations

Glava Energy Center and Karlstad University have secured funding for their joint project LOKEN – Local Energy Management Värmland. Over three years, the project aims to support the energy transition in Värmland's municipalities, test smart energy solutions, and establish a new regional platform for collaboration among academia, businesses, and public entities. The project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and Region Värmland.