SOLINDARITY is an EU-funded project, that focuses on decarbonising industrial processes through an integrated Solar Energy-based Heat Upgrade System (SEHUS). This innovative system combines solar energy (both thermal and photovoltaic), high-temperature heat pumps, thermal energy storage, and waste heat recovery to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the industrial sector.
The main pilot sites of the project represent three key industrial sectors: food, paper, and rubber industries. These pilot projects will showcase the effectiveness, sustainability, and cost-efficiency of SEHUS in supplying medium-grade heat at temperatures up to 280°C, considering various factors such as plant capacities, operational configurations, land constraints, and fuel usage.
With a consortium comprising 18 partners from 6 EU countries (Greece, Spain, Italy, Lithuania, Germany, Belgium), Switzerland, Morocco, and Jordan, SOLINDARITY strives to advance the energy transition in the industry by further developing and demonstrating sustainable energy solutions.