Glava Energy Center
Arvika, Sweden
About
Founded in 2009, Glava Energy Center is a co-op headquartered in Arvika, Sweden with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Hydro.
Founded in 2009, Glava Energy Center operates as a member-driven innovation cluster and training provider dedicated to advancing Sweden's transition to renewable energy. Based in Värmland, the organization operates Northern Europe's largest test facility for solar energy and solar cells. The center provides comprehensive training in solar installation, maintenance, battery storage, cybersecurity for energy systems, and fire safety. With approximately 90 members including entrepreneurs, academia, industry, startups, and public sector actors, the center facilitates collaborative innovation projects and operates a Living Lab with multiple test beds. The organization has executed around 70 innovation projects since inception, focusing on solar energy integration with wind and hydro power, battery storage, hydrogen systems, energy flexibility, and energy communities. Core activities include R&D support, workforce development through specialized certification courses, and advisory services on smart sustainable energy systems.
Headquarters
Arvika, Sweden
Founded
2009
Employees
10-50
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Värmland, Sweden, Northern Europe
Industry Memberships
Swedish Solar Energy Association