A major step forward in industrial decarbonisation was taken during the 1st Clustering Event on efficient and sustainable energy use. Organised by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the event brought together a wide group of experts, researchers, industry representatives, and policymakers to explore smarter ways to use energy in industrial processes.
Participants included representatives from projects funded under Horizon Europe programmes – mainly Cluster 5 (Destination 4: Efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use) and Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry and Space). Projects supported by other funding programmes such as the LIFE programme were also involved.
The aim of the workshop was to create a space for sharing knowledge, ideas, and results. It focused on how industries can reduce carbon emissions by improving the way heat is generated, stored, and used. Specific topics included:
- Thermal storage innovations
- Heat recovery and upgrading
- Electrification of heating
- Flexible industrial processes
These are all key technologies to help industries become more energy-efficient and sustainable.
The FLEXHYON project took part in Break-Out Session – Track 3: Electrification and Decarbonisation of Heating. This session aimed to share insights and identify ways for different projects to work together in the future. FLEXHYON was presented alongside other projects such as H2GLASS, HYINHEAT, ELITHE, ELOXYCHEM, CARBOWAVE, JOULIA, and INDHEAP.
Together, these projects represent different but connected approaches to decarbonising industry, with strong potential to learn from each other and build an innovation ecosystem.
The event was attended by research and technology organisations (RTOs), industries, policy makers, and representatives from the European Commission. It highlighted the importance of collaboration and the need to scale up innovations to meet Europe’s climate and energy goals.