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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

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
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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.

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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.

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2.6MWth Solar District Heating Plant

Aalborg CSP landed an order to deliver a 2.6 MWth solar-thermal plant in Denmark. With the system in Egedal, Aalborg CSP continues its series of new projects based on customized solutions with solar and storage supporting a competitive transition to renewable energy.

Case

Steam Generation System for CSP Plants, UAE

Aalborg CSP has received the largest order in terms of megawatt power to deliver steam generator systems based on the leakage-free header-and-coil technology for three CSP plants in Dubai, each providing 200 MWe totalling 600 MWe for the largest CSP project in the world. When completed, the solar park will provide clean energy to more than 270,000 residences in Dubai, while reducing the carbon emissions by 1.4 million tonnes per year.

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Upcycled carpets

Ege’s aim is to manufacture products that consist exclusively of materials part of a healthy life cycle, with no harm to people and the environment.

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Heat and power plant Amagerværket in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, the world’s first CO2-neutral capital in 2025 uses NOVENCO’s reliable fans

November 26, 2018
News

Yes we can: full decarbonisation is feasible by mid-century say industry experts

To limit global warming to well below 2˚C and as close as possible to 1.5˚C, the world must reach net-zero CO2 emissions by the mid-century. A new report from the Energy Transitions Commission outlines how decarbonisation in the problematic sectors of heavy industry and heavy-duty transport will be both technically and economically feasible by 2050.

November 13, 2018
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Denmark’s green solutions displayed at China International Import Exhibition

The first China International Import Exhibition (CIIE) took place from 5 -10 November in Shanghai. It brought 172 countries and regions, and more than 400,000 vendors and company representatives to the Chinese trading market. Approximately 800,000 visitors attended the event.

Case

MAPPING DISTRICT HEATING NETWORKS FROM DRONES

OUTPUT FROM THERMAL INSPECTIONS: New computer software has made it possible to present the thermal data acquired by drones in an easily accessible web solution using a common internet browser. All data is analysed and categorized, and placed on a web-server in the cloud. The hot spots in the pictures are divided into categories.

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

Case

Wind farm retrofitted with a new control system for the first time in Denmark

For the first time in the Danish wind turbine industry, an entire wind farm has been retrofitted with a new control system

September 14, 2018
News

Vietnamese delegations visit Denmark to get inspiration

Right now, three delegations from Vietnam are in Denmark to learn more about energy efficiency in the industry, integration of renewable energy into the energy system and long-term modeling of the energy system. The delegations consist of officials from the Vietnamese energy administration and two local provinces that Denmark collaborates with through the Danish-Vietnamese authority program.

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.

Case

Nordex N50 turbines retrofitted with Spica Control System

“It has optimised our operation of the turbines with clear improvements of the production,” says SA Energi.

August 13, 2018
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Denmark’s Energy and Climate Outlook 2018: Now available in English

Denmark’s overall share of renewable energy is set to grow over the next three years and Denmark will more than meet its EU energy and climate requirements by 2020. These are some of the main conclusions from the Danish Energy Agency’s annual Energy and Climate Outlook, which is now available in English.

May 28, 2018
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Showcasing the Nordic Ecosystem for Clean Energy

An exhilarating week of energy events in the Nordic cities of Copenhagen and Malmo drew to a close last Friday. Known as Nordic Clean Energy Week, the event gathered an influential and broad group of actors from the energy sphere, ranging from energy ministers and researchers from G20 economies, to companies and investors with the common goal of accelerating the global transition to a world powered by renewables.

May 01, 2018
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Highlighted news from Danish companies in April 2018

To give you an insight into the newest projects and solutions from companies and organisations in the Danish green sector; State of Green gives you an overview of 5 highlighted news from our profiles in April.

April 03, 2018
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Highlighted news from Danish companies in March 2018

To give you an insight into the newest projects and solutions from companies in the Danish green sector; State of Green gives you an overview of 5 highlighted news from our profiles in March.

February 28, 2018
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Denmark signs new 3-year energy collaboration with Ukraine

The existing energy collaboration between Denmark and Ukraine has been renewed by 3 years. The collaboration underpins Ukraine’s new energy strategy, which aims for 25% renewable energy by 2035.

Product/Service

How Intelligent Buildings Reduce Energy Consumption

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

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SUCCEED IN GREEN TRANSITION WITH ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Identify, monitor and reduce energy consumption in your business!
NOENCO provides energy management

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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 […]

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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.

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Renewable Energy Policy Planning and Integration

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

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District Heating and Cooling in Aalborg

Aalborg captures waste heat from industry and cools buildings through underground pipes

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 […]