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How Sweden can accelerate electrification – Bo Normark on the way forward
The electrification of industry and society is crucial for Sweden’s future – but the pace needs to increase. At Glava Energy Center’s Energy Conference on 2 June, Bo Normark, a leading expert in power technology and recipient of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) Gold Medal 2024, shares his insights on how development can be accelerated.
Battery storage: an untapped preparedness resource – without emissions
Can battery storage systems currently used in the electricity market also become a vital preparedness solution for society? At Glava Energy Center’s Energy Conference on 2 June, Ebba Lillo, RISE, shares insights from a pioneering project in Grums, Värmland – demonstrating how existing battery storage can help secure critical societal functions during power outages, without emissions or reliance on diesel.
Course in Solar PV Inspection Attracts Interest Across Sectors
As the number of solar PV installations continues to grow, so does the need for knowledge on how they are inspected and monitored over time. At Glava Energy Center, participants from different sectors come together to deepen their understanding of inspection – with a focus on both theory and hands-on practice in a real-world environment.
Energy-secure societies are stronger in times of crisis
Extreme weather, cyber threats and bottlenecks in the power grid have turned energy security into an issue that quickly moves from policy documents into everyday life. For Magnus Nilsson, CEO of Glava Energy Center, energy security is about robustness: ensuring that the energy system continues to function even when it is exposed to disruptions. It is also about moving the capacity to act closer to municipalities, businesses and households.
Key takeaways from the Future Electricity System conference
How do we move from analysis to real change in Sweden’s electricity system? That was the overarching question when stakeholders from across the energy sector gathered at the Future Electricity System conference, organised by the Swedish Energy Agency and Power Circle. Glava Energy Center was present at the event.
Elmia Solar 2026 opens up for more innovation and startups
When Elmia Solar returns in February 2026, the fair will further strengthen its role as a hub for knowledge, business development, and future solutions in solar energy. One of the biggest news items is Innovate at Solar – a dedicated area for startups that want to be visible, meet the industry, and showcase their solutions.
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.