Electrification & Energy Efficiency

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Electrification and improved energy efficiency are essential pillars for the decarbonisation of industry.

Replacing fossil fuels with electricity from renewable sources saves significant CO₂ emissions. A key aspect and potential bottleneck is the expansion of renewable energy sources and the associated grid infrastructure. Therefore, simultaneous improvement in energy efficiency through process optimisation and the use of energy-efficient technologies is equally important.

Target group

all sectors

Topic focus

Projects encompass both the development of new technologies and demonstration projects to showcase their practical application.

Potential areas of focus include:

Electrification through the use of heat pumps for processes up to approximately 200°C
Electricity-based process heat generation for high-temperature applications (> 500°C) such as induction, plasma, etc.
Integration of thermal and electrical storage systems to increase efficiency
Impacts of industrial electrification on the power grid
Efficiency improvements through process adaptations (e.g., lower temperatures, improved heat integration, more efficient machinery)