Objective
FLEXIndustries builds upon a holistic multi-disciplinary (device, process and value-chain) and multi-scale (operating, tactical and strategic) approach fostering its 7 multi-sector (automotive, biofuels, polymers, steel, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals, cement) energy intensive industries design and deploy the most suitable Energy Efficiency Measures and Process Flexibility Methods for their industrial environments along with a positive impact onto their interconnection with the electrical & heating networks. FLEXIndustries develops and demonstrates a Dynamic Energy & Process Management Platform to monitor, analyse and optimize the most energy-intensive industrial processes, by managing properly emerging demand response mechanisms and providing plant and process flexibility as well as offering grid services. The unique premise of FLEXIndustries, is the optimal integration of i) innovative energy generation, storage and conversion assets (e.g. BESS and waste heat recovery solutions based on novel HPs, ORC and thermoelectric systems), ii) smart and digital tools for optimised operation and control, all supported by iii) novel business models and market mechanisms for enhanced industrial flexibility. Overall, FLEXIndustries has the potential to save: a) ≥ 159 GWh/ y of Primary Energy in total, b) ≥ 6.0 M€/y Life Cycle Costs on demo scale and c) ≥ 33,111 CO2-eq/y emissions at project level. Demonstration will take place in 7 industrial facilities in 6 reference countries (Turkey, Greece, Poland,
Bulgaria, Germany and Italy) and will feature: a) energy efficiency and operational flexibility along with process redesign/modification, b) increased levels of electrification, digitalisation and automation, c) enhanced user satisfaction and grid flexibility services, and d) decreased environmental footprint. A highly competent team of 16 Large Enterprises, 6 Research Institutes, 8 SMEs, 2 Universities and 3 Non-profit Organizations are assembled to ensure FLEXIndustries success
Fields of science
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energy
- medical and health sciencesbasic medicinepharmacology and pharmacypharmaceutical drugs
- social sciencessociologyindustrial relationsautomation
- social scienceseconomics and businessbusiness and managementbusiness models
- engineering and technologyindustrial biotechnologybiomaterialsbiofuels
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16129 Genova
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57001 Thermi Thessaloniki
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47151 Boecillo
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50018 Zaragoza
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10138 Torino
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265 04 Rio Patras
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63452 Hanau
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
16129 Genova Ge
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
38122 Trento
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26900 Lodi
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2685 039 Sacavem E Prior Velho Lisboa
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45127 Essen
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28004 Madrid
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34885 Istanbul
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06100 Ankara
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54100 Sakarya
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34959 Istanbul
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81-154 GDYNIA
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90 924 Lodz
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54655 Thessaloniki
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18540 PIRAEUS
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
2304 Pernik
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15890 Eisenhuttenstadt
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111 43 Athina
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14562 KIFISSIA
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38068 Rovereto
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35020 Tribano
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37038 Soave
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36400 VIGO PONTEVEDRA
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20121 Milano
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35010 Cadoneghe Pd
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12060 Grinzane Cavour
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41790 Kocaeli
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
1204 Geneve
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