Vattenfall
Luleå University of Technology has a close and well-established collaboration with Vattenfall. The current agreement was signed in 2019.
The purpose of the collaboration
- Increase the competitiveness and attractiveness of both Vattenfall and the University.
- Long-term strengthening of strategic cooperation in education, research and innovation.
Collaboration on
- Competence supply
- Competence development
- Research and innovation collaboration
Thematic areas for the partnership
Research, Development and Innovation: continuous dialog on research and research collaboration, concrete research projects in which the partners want to collaborate.
Access to physical environment, infrastructure and innovation systems: dialogue on whether the parties can jointly utilise research infrastructure and innovation systems for both parties in a relevant area.
Skills supply and skills development: collaborate on student recruitment to ensure high-quality basic education, define the need for skills development within Vattenfall, etc.
The partnership with Vattenfall has close links with the following projects, initiatives and centers.
- Swedish Hydropower Center
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Research and technology development on hydropower and dams. - University takes leading role in Swedish Hydropower Center
- Hydropower expert linked to the University
- HYBRIT
External link. – Towards fossil-free steel production, a collaboration between LKAB, SSAB and Vattenfall.
- European Energy Research Alliance (EERA)
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Joint program hydropower – hydropower as a solution in a renewable energy system where Vattenfall and Luleå University of Technology have prominent roles. - Hydropower Europe
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EU project where, among others, Vattenfall and Luleå University of Technology have contributed to the aim of strengthening the role of hydropower in Europe. - Hydroflex
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EU project that develops new technologies that allow greater flexibility in the operation of hydropower stations with regard to the environment. - AFC4Hydro
EU project within Horizon 2020 focusing on the efficiency of hydropower turbines. - Clim2Power Project
Translates complex climate data from water, wind and solar cells into understandable electricity production data for consumers. - HåVa
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Research and innovation program in Sustainable Hydropower - FiDiMo
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Project to develop new technologies to monitor the effectiveness of environmental initiatives aimed at improving habitats and migration routes at hydropower dams. - The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)
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Non-profit organisation that serves as a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience on hydropower dams.
Contact
Staffan Lundström
- Professor tillika ämnesföreträdare, Avdelningschef
- 0920-492392
- staffan.lundstrom@ltu.se
- Staffan Lundström
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