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In this call we welcome project proposals that can increase our understanding of potential possibilities, risks and conflicts of interests associated with the transitioning into sustainable energy systems for all. The call is therefore primarily aimed at researchers working with perspectives and methods based in e.g. social sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary research. Proposals should be submitted by December 3, 2020, 23.59 at the latest.

Energy in Sweden – an overview 2020 can now be downloaded from the Swedish Energy Agency's website. The overview of statistics provides easily-accessible information about developments in the energy sector in Sweden.

Wind Power Research in Focus is a conference for those interested in research and innovation in wind power. The conference will be held on October 13, 2020, and the registration has now opened.

Long-term and meaningful investment by the Swedish Energy Agency has developed the entire value chain for biofuels and demonstrates the profitability of using branches and tops (In Swedish: grot) as fuel, as shown by a major evaluation conducted in 2019.

The Municipality of Boden has established a collaboration with the Swedish Energy Agency. The purpose is to promote a holistic approach to energy use, and to promote the future development of industry in primarily IT-related industries and food production.

Northvolt has its sights on becoming a world leader in sustainably produced batteries with low emissions. The Swedish Energy Agency’s support has been important for allowing Northvolt to become quickly established, which has facilitated the recruitment of key competencies in battery production, among other things.

The 6th Wind power research in focus conference will take place on the 13th of October. Welcome to Stockholm for a program filled with the latest results within research and innovation in wind energy.

The solution to the climate challenge and the increased need for energy are putting pressure on all of the countries and companies around the world. Most parties are in agreement that increasing the share of renewable energy and using existing energy more efficiently are the way forward. Climeon’s innovation is an important piece in the jigsaw puzzle that can make a contribution in the transition.

The digital solution Enerfy calculates the driver's risk in real time while driving and sets the car insurance premium based on how the driver is actually driving. Greater Than's unique AI solution can transform the entire insurance industry, and lead to a substantial reduction in carbon dioxide emissions at the same time.

During an innovation race in Shanghai, a Swedish professor had a flash of genius. By creating a special nozzle for water taps that converts wasteful jets of water into a more resource-efficient mist, water consumption could be reduced considerably. This led to the formation of the company Altered – which is currently predicted to play an important role in the fight against the global water shortage.