Imagine a giant, smart thermos combined with a super-efficient heater for factories. It captures heat, stores it for later, and uses AI to decide when to use energy to keep costs low. It's like upgrading a factory's heating system to a smart home setup, but on a massive industrial scale.
Energy-intensive industries struggle to decarbonize because sustainable heat supply is often inconsistent and difficult to integrate into old factories without expensive custom redesigns.
A plug-and-play system combining High Temperature Heat Pumps, Latent Thermal Energy Storages, and an AI-based Energy Management System.
If you are an aluminium manufacturer dealing with high carbon emissions from process heating — this project developed a system combining heat pumps and thermal storage that reduces reliance on fossil fuels. The solution is validated directly in an aluminium plant to ensure it works in real-world conditions.
If you are a chemical producer dealing with heating needs below 200 °C — this project developed a plug-and-play solution that integrates renewable energy and AI management. This allows you to switch from gas boilers to electric heat pumps without redesigning your entire plant.
If you are a cement producer dealing with the imbalance between when renewable energy is available and when your plant needs heat — this project developed latent thermal energy storage. This allows you to store green energy and use it during peak production hours.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project aims to ensure economic feasibility and competitiveness against traditional technologies.
Yes, the project focuses on a replicable and scalable pathway, with validation taking place in a real-world aluminium manufacturing plant.
Based on available project data, IP details are not specified, but the consortium includes 8 industry partners and 5 SMEs who will likely manage the commercialization of the Net Zero Technologies.
The system is designed to integrate with renewable energy sources such as PV panels and battery storage to balance energy supply and demand.
The project runs from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2030, meaning the validated solution will be ready toward the end of this period.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 8 industrial partners and 5 SMEs, representing a 47% industry ratio. This strong commercial presence, spanning 6 countries (BE, ES, IT, NL, NO, UK), suggests the project is designed for immediate market application rather than theoretical research, supported by a mix of 4 universities and 3 research centers.
Contact CLIVET SPA in Italy for technical specifications on the heat pump integration.
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