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Energy efficiency in industries

Reducing production costs through energy efficiency

For energy intensive industries such as steel, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical, cement and construction materials, energy costs constitute 15-40 percent of total production costs. These production costs can be reduced by implementing energy efficiency technologies, which provide a production with the same output with a lower energy input. For companies, this leads to increased competitiveness and reduced CO₂ emissions, while addressing security of supply. Danish companies have already optimised their industrial processes, facilities and equipment, resulting in substantial reductions in their consumption of energy, water and packaging.

We invite you to explore solutions related to energy efficiency in industries in more depth below, find potential partners, catch up on the latest related news and discover real-life case examples of how energy efficiency in industries can help solve your energy challenges.

Connect with us: Charlotte Gjedde, Project Manager, cmg@stateofgreen.com, +45 2057 0070

December 16, 2019
News

New Danish project can change how we produce and consume green energy

In the Danish region of Lolland, consumers and producers of electricity will soon be paid for turning the power up or down. The new experiment will solve the problem that local electricity grids have with the amount of renewable energy and can be a game changer for the rest of Europe, too.

Case

Circular Economy in Wastewater Treatment

The shift from a conventional wastewater treatment plant towards a resource recovery facility has become a priority focus in Denmark. Consequently, BIOFOS is now in the transfer process towards optimising resources from waste without compromising the environment.

Product/Service

N50 Retrofit Nacelle Panel: Extend the life span of ageing Nordex N50 turbine with Spica Control System

Spica Technology offers a customised N50 Retrofit solution to extend the life span of ageing Nordex N50 800kW wind turbines. The N50 Retrofit solution is the Spica Retrofit Controller with Spica Control System integrated in a special designed nacelle panel fitted for the Nordex N50 nacelle.

Case

Creating more sustainable low-cost heating with ‘Aniheater’

Future Farming ApS aims to create a correct and more sustainable product for pig producers all over the world. The traditional way to ensure an acceptable immediate environment for piglets has been an infrared heat bulb. A method that’s not only wasteful in resources but energy as well. By exchanging the infrared heat bulb, for a heating element, gives better animal welfare, reduces the carbon footprint and natural resources.

Case

Innovation promoting energy efficiency through technology start-ups

DEM (Danish Energy Management) develops a method for an efficient IoT-based energy screening

Case

Energy savings due to clean boilers

Saved 26.000 tons of CO2 per year after installing the AEROVIT system with a payback time of only 3 months

Case

Natural ventilation at Myntgata 2

Listed building in Oslo gets intelligent natural ventilation system that brings down energy consumption.

Product/Service

Lower energy costs with sustainable energy

With a PPA, your company actively adds new renewable energy to the community and you fix your electricity consumption in 10 to 15 years at an attractive, fixed price. That’s sustainability without additional costs.

Case

Energi Danmark handles the balance in a ground-breaking PPA between Chr. Hansen and Better Energy

With a PPA, Chr. Hansen and Better Energy take responsibility for adding entirely new renewable energy to the Danish electricity system. Energi Danmark’s role will be to balance both the consumer and the producer as well as manage price risks and ensure Chr. Hansen’s desire to create a green balance with their consumption.

October 31, 2019
News

Danish Minister: we are obligated to help countries turn growth into green growth

Yesterday, the Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities met the international press at State of Green in Copenhagen to discuss the green transition, climate ambitions and Denmark’s international role in mitigating the effects of climate change.

October 31, 2019
News

New EU directive targets big energy savings

Substantial energy savings, lower CO2 emissions and reduced power bills are forecast to be a few of the consequences of coming requirements on ten product groups.

October 29, 2019
News

Danish-German partnership in green spotlight: German minister visiting Denmark for green solutions

Denmark has the experience and technology to help lift the big promises made at the several green summits during the autumn. The determination to live up to these promises is clearly marked by the visit to Denmark by the minister of the Environment, Climate and the Energy Sector from the German state Baden-Württemberg. The visit will showcase concrete Danish green approaches and solutions.

Case

Heat recovery from hot flue gasses

Heat recovery is a good idea and benefits both your wallet and the environment.

October 04, 2019
News

New energy partnership between California and Denmark to go greener together

Cooperation on energy efficiency and offshore wind will support America’s Golden State in attaining its ambitious green targets and could pave the way for export of Danish technology.

October 02, 2019
News

New coalition aims to make zero-emissions shipping plain sailing

The World Economic Forum, the Global Maritime Forum and Friends of Ocean Action launched the “Getting to Zero Coalition” at last week’s UN Climate Action Summit, with the goal of decarbonising the international maritime shipping sector by 2030. The coalition represents leaders from across the maritime, energy, infrastructure and finance sectors and is supported by decision-makers from government and international organisations.

September 20, 2019
News

New climate alliance created by the private sector in Denmark

In recognition of the global climate crisis, the private sector in Denmark has created a so-called Corporate Climate Alliance. The idea is that the alliance will collaborate with the Danish parliament and Danish society as a whole to help solve the climate crisis.

September 18, 2019
News

Funding offered to partnerships focused on sustainable development

The next application round for P4G funding to partnerships with a sustainable business model is open. Funding of between USD 100,000 to USD 1,000,000 is available to either partnerships with a start-up or a scale-up concept.

Case

Global Goals are levers for making ambitious demands on buildings

NIRAS is in the process of developing a tool that can help make the UN Global Goals a reality in building projects. Experience shows that it is important to prioritize goals in order to achieve the greatest effect throughout the whole life cycle of a building project.

May 08, 2019
News

Cities demand ambitious climate action at the European level

210 mayors from a number of European cities representing 62 million citizens in total sent an open letter on Thursday urging the European Council and EU member states to commit to a long-term climate strategy with the objective of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

Case

Volkswagen fit for the future with new AHU technology

The Volkswagen Group, Europe’s largest automobile manufacturer, fit for the future with new AHU technology called EC+ concept.

Product/Service

AURORA solar system

CO2 reducing and with a minimum impact on landscape, environment and nature – goes hand in hand with high efficiency and production all year round

Product/Service

Justsen Bag Filters for Justsen Boilers

Justsen Energiteknik A/S expands its in-house produced boiler system elements range by manufacturing own bag filters.

Product/Service

How Intelligent Buildings Reduce Energy Consumption

Building management systems gather actionable intelligence of a buildings’ internal environment.

Product/Service

Utility-scale high-temperature solar thermal – cheaper than fossil fuels

For energy intensive industries such as steel, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical, cement and construction materials, energy costs constitute 15-40 percent of total production costs. These production costs can be reduced by implementing energy efficiency technologies, which provide a production with the same output with a lower energy input. For companies, this leads to increased competitiveness and […]

R&D Project

Biogas2020: Scandinavian Collaboration

Biogas2020 works to make Scandinavia the best in the World on biogas.

Product/Service

Works Portal

For energy intensive industries such as steel, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical, cement and construction materials, energy costs constitute 15-40 percent of total production costs. These production costs can be reduced by implementing energy efficiency technologies, which provide a production with the same output with a lower energy input. For companies, this leads to increased competitiveness and […]

Product/Service

LoadFor™

Electricity Load Forecasting

Publications

Tours Network Denmark

In this paper, you will meet the ten partners behind the Tours Network and find inspiration for site visits across energy efficiency, renewables, waste and resource management, clean air, water and climate adaptation.

If you are interested in visiting Denmark to explore these solutions and learn more about the concrete technologies, as well as connect with Danish stakeholders and share knowledge about green growth development, we encourage you to contact the Tours Network.

Product/Service

Renewable Energy Policy Planning and Integration

REPLI provides research-based advisory services related to renewable energy integration

Publications

Circular economy

This white paper has the purpose of contributing to the common understanding of the concept of the circular economy and, through practical examples, illustrating how Danish companies are providing solutions that help progress the transition towards a circular economy.

R&D Project

Future smart solutions in the metropolitan area, Nordhavn

Get an overview of the future smart energy solutions in Nordhavn smart living lab

R&D Project

ProActivE: Greener chemistry through renewable energy

Green energy can help make chemical production greener, safer and more decentralised.

R&D Project

Energy Savings with CeramicSpeed Bearings

Meant to develop the most energy-efficient bearings, the project won the ELFORSK Award 2013.

Publications

Energy efficiency in a competitive industry

Energy is an important driver of industrial productivity growth. For a long time Europe has known that energy efficiency is the most cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This White Paper covers insights into Denmark’s experience with energy efficiency across a wide range of industrial sectors through state-of-the-art case examples.

Policy

Energy Policy Toolkit for Energy Efficiency in Appliances, Lighting and Equipment

For energy intensive industries such as steel, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical, cement and construction materials, energy costs constitute 15-40 percent of total production costs. These production costs can be reduced by implementing energy efficiency technologies, which provide a production with the same output with a lower energy input. For companies, this leads to increased competitiveness and […]

Policy

The Danish Energy Model – Efficient and Sustainable

For energy intensive industries such as steel, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical, cement and construction materials, energy costs constitute 15-40 percent of total production costs. These production costs can be reduced by implementing energy efficiency technologies, which provide a production with the same output with a lower energy input. For companies, this leads to increased competitiveness and […]

Policy

Energy Policy Toolkit on Energy Efficiency in Industries

For energy intensive industries such as steel, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical, cement and construction materials, energy costs constitute 15-40 percent of total production costs. These production costs can be reduced by implementing energy efficiency technologies, which provide a production with the same output with a lower energy input. For companies, this leads to increased competitiveness and […]

R&D Project

Closed loop resource management for sustainable production

For energy intensive industries such as steel, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical, cement and construction materials, energy costs constitute 15-40 percent of total production costs. These production costs can be reduced by implementing energy efficiency technologies, which provide a production with the same output with a lower energy input. For companies, this leads to increased competitiveness and […]

R&D Project

Saving energy pays off on the bottom line

For energy intensive industries such as steel, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical, cement and construction materials, energy costs constitute 15-40 percent of total production costs. These production costs can be reduced by implementing energy efficiency technologies, which provide a production with the same output with a lower energy input. For companies, this leads to increased competitiveness and […]

R&D Project

First zero emission research station

For energy intensive industries such as steel, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical, cement and construction materials, energy costs constitute 15-40 percent of total production costs. These production costs can be reduced by implementing energy efficiency technologies, which provide a production with the same output with a lower energy input. For companies, this leads to increased competitiveness and […]