Recording of Thursday, May 08, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 23:48 .
Markus Balz from GlassPoint and Dr. Joachim Krüger of Solarlite discuss solar thermal projects aimed at providing cost-effective alternatives to fossil fuels by utilizing high solar radiation areas for steam supply in industrial processes. Projects like "Mira," a 300-megawatt installation, support enhanced oil recovery fields with temperatures between 200-450°C. Despite lower subsidies compared to places like Germany, these initiatives focus on process heat and district heating as key targets, with upcoming German projects around 50 megawatts each. Bärbel's market analysis highlights challenges such as financing hurdles and client education about the technology before contract signing can occur; incentives are crucial for adoption despite potential renewable benefits. The discussion underscores economic stability due to free fuel costs offered by solar energy systems which promise integration into future hybrid solutions without external dependency concerns over energy source decisions. A study in Germany reveals unexpected positive results regarding solar viability even under less sunlight exposure when integrated into hybrid systems—highlighting its economical resource potential internationally based on local conditions like CO2 pricing and radiation levels. Challenges persist around project development funding during engineering phases lacking financial support amid Europe's changing climate policies but strategic targeting within industries committed to climate protection goals accelerates adoption rates globally among sectors such as refineries aligning well temperature-wise or food/beverage producers integrating larger-scale district heating post thorough planning efforts worldwide indicating growing momentum towards widespread implementation soon enough!
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With the share of renewable energies in the heating sector remaining low, the heating transition is one of the major challenges on the way towards climate neutrality. Particularly in industry, where high temperatures are needed and cost pressure is high, reconciling profitability and decarbonization is an issue. Large solar thermal installations are on the rise in heating networks.This session will be discussing the potential of solar thermal technology, successful projects and current market developments. Presenters will provide exciting insights into applications, financing models and a glimpse into the future.
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Bärbel Epp
Managing Director
Solrico
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Dr. Gregor Bern
Head of Group Concentrating Systems and Technologies
Fraunhofer ISE
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Magdalena Berberich
Executive Director
Solites - Steinbeis Research Institute for Solar and Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems
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Dominik Bestenlehrer
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Thorsten Lütten
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