Overall goals, project goals and milestones The project is working towards the overall goal of increasing the use of low-carbon technology. The project goal is to create the basis for new technologies, products and services in solar power, better cooperation between SMEs, universities and international partners and increase the visibility of solar power in the region. Furthermore, the project has formulated sub-goals: 1. Overview of Värmland companies with potential in solar power, promoting networking 2. International network and collaboration between Värmland companies and universities 3. Better solar cell modules in Värmland 4. New products and services How the project works to achieve the goals To achieve the goals, activities have been linked to the different sub-goals. The project is divided into several work packages with milestones set up within the work packages. The knowledge produced is published in externally reviewed articles, conferences, workshops and other media. Each employee has the main responsibility for certain sub-projects and shall be in direct and constant contact with the companies for as effective cooperation as possible. Regional business participation in implementation In several of the activities, companies are involved. According to the project, several meetings with the local industry have taken place during the planning of the project. Subprojects are already planned with Glava Energy Center and in particular the following companies: Ferrroamp, Nordic Solar AB, Akademiska Hus, Perfekta Industrier AB, Fusen AS, Innos AS and SunErgy AS. Through a study, additional companies that have the potential to work with solar energy will be identified. Furthermore, the project will participate in the exchanges organised through the Academy of Smart Specialisation. Selection of project expected results and benefits at the end of the project period -Regional companies actively participate in the project to develop new products and services -New prototypes of new products have been developed -The collaboration with Norwegian companies has begun -Region Värmland’s visibility has increased in the solar cell industry – Increased competence level in industrial solar cells and modules has attracted more companies to Värmland – Co-operation between industry and research institutes has been increased – more solar energy can be increased if Värmland has made it more environmentally friendly.