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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.

An image from Intersolar Europe 2025 showing SMA’s exhibition booth, filled with visitors exploring various energy solutions. At the center is a house-shaped structure with products like inverters and charging stations mounted on the walls. The booth’s walls are gray and display texts such as “SMA Large Scale Energy Solutions,” “Full of Energy,” and “SMA Apps and Digital Solutions. In the foreground, the sign “Energy That Changes” and the SMA logo are visible. People are walking around, talking, and exploring renewable energy technologies.

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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

Natalia Jones , projektledare och Carlos Pettersson, sektionschef, båda vid Energikontor Norra Småland pratar med Erica Åkerberg, forskningsrådgivare vid Karlstads universitet. I bakgrunden syns Daniel Ekström, projektledare Elkraft Värmland vid Region Värmland och Lisa Gärdt, hållbarhetskoordinator vid Glava Energy Center.

Record interest in energy conference

There is a rallying in Värmland around the energy transition. This is how the great interest and commitment to the Energy Conference 2024 at Glava Energy Center can be interpreted. Among the 130 registered participants were politicians, officials, urban planners, energy specialists, energy researchers, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, and investors.

En kvinna och en man står utomhus bredvid ett rött hus och med grönskande gräs och träd samt en sjö i bakgrunden.

New board member reflects the breadth of the energy issue

Research advisor Erica Åkerberg from the Grants and Innovations Office at Karlstad University is the new board member of Glava Energy Center. She takes over from university colleague and professor of material physics Lars Johansson, who was bid farewell at Monday's association meeting.

Solpaneler i bakgrunden och ett antal ansiktsbilder i förgrunden.

Several speakers confirmed for the Energy Conference 2024

Several speakers confirmed for the Energy Conference 2024. Energy leadership, regional development, the future electricity market, and citizen dialogue are some of the themes at the Energy Conference 2024. Among the speakers are Kerstin Arnemo, Arne Bergvik, Sofia Hidén, and Josefin Danielsson. Sign up today!