Industrial heat is one of the hidden foundations of modern production. From food processing to materials manufacturing, many sectors still depend heavily on energy-intensive thermal processes. FLEXHYON is working to change that by developing flexible hybrid electrified heating systems designed to support industrial decarbonisation and improve energy efficiency.
In our newest FLEXHYON podcast episode, we speak with Morgan Gohin from Roullier Group, representing Agro Innovation International, one of the industrial partners involved in FLEXHYON. Agro Innovation International participates in the project as partner ROU and contributes to validating new eco-heating solutions for mineral drying processes within industrial mineral drying process for feed-related applications.
Why industrial heating matters
Industrial heating processes consume significant amounts of energy and remain strongly dependent on fossil fuels. FLEXHYON addresses this challenge by combining alternative electrified technologies such as microwaves, heat pumps and ultrasound to support cleaner industrial production.
The project focuses on three industrial applications:
- ultrafast drying of compact materials,
- drying of granular materials,
- distillation and extraction processes.
The goal is to help industries transition towards renewable and low-carbon energy sources while improving flexibility, efficiency and production performance.
What to expect from Morgan Gohin’s interview
During the conversation, Morgan shares practical insights from the industrial perspective, discussing:
- where process heat is most critical in industrial operations,
- current challenges linked to energy consumption and sustainability,
- barriers industries face when introducing electrified heating technologies,
- why operational flexibility and on-demand heat generation are becoming increasingly important,
- what industrial companies need to see before adopting new low-carbon technologies.
The discussion also explores why Agro Innovation International joined FLEXHYON and how industrial operators evaluate whether a technology is truly ready for large-scale deployment.
Bridging research and industry
One of FLEXHYON’s strengths is bringing together research organisations, technology developers and industrial partners to build solutions that can work in real production environments. The project will develop and validate alternative fully electrified heating systems across ceramic production, biomass processing and feed production environments.
Conversations like this podcast help connect scientific innovation with industrial reality and highlight what is needed to accelerate Europe’s transition toward cleaner industrial energy systems.
Watch the full interview
Curious to hear Morgan’s perspective on industrial decarbonisation and the future of process heat?
Watch the full FLEXHYON podcast episode here:
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