Project description
Renewable technology to decarbonise high-emission industries
Fossil fuels are the primary energy source for energy-intensive industries, playing a significant role in the generation of energy-related CO2 emissions. The EU-funded Heatrix project aims to replace fossil fuels with a new system that efficiently converts renewable electricity into industrial process heat up to 1 500 °C. The Heatrix technology combines a unique electric air heater with thermal storage to deliver continuous, carbon-neutral process heat at energy costs comparable to natural gas as well as low installation costs due to compact, scalable modules. The uniqueness of the system is its ability to be seamlessly integrated into existing facilities, significantly reducing plant downtime. Moreover, it enables a gradual switch to green heat, with stepwise integration tailored to the availability of renewable electricity.
Objective
Heatrix is a young deep-tech climate startup based in Bremen, Germany. Our mission is to competitively replace fossil fuels in energy-intensive industries by converting renewable electricity into storable, process heat up to 1500°C. The Heatrix system combines an innovative high-temperature electric heater, utilizing off-grid solar or wind electricity, with a thermal energy storage to provide continuous high-temperature process heat with zero emissions. Our modular approach, where heater and storage are fitted into standardized container systems, enables rapid deployment and easy integration into existing plants with minimal retrofitting requirements. We combine cutting-edge scientific findings with mature technologies and equipment to benefit from economies of scale. Customers can implement Heatrix in a phased approach in line with market demand for green products and the availability of renewable electricity.
Given the complexities of our technology and the challenges to build a successful startup supporting programmes such as the Woman TechEU are invaluable. The grant will allow us to build more confidence towards our technology for future customers. We plan to use the grant to attract industry partners and strengthen our relationships by collaborating on first feasibility studies to evaluate integration possibilities of the Heatrix system in existing processes. Moreover, the support of experienced mentors and coaches will help us to sharpen our business plan, secure initial customers as well as build and grow high-performance teams. Gender equality is a matter of course to us and especially for me, female CEO and founder of Heatrix, a heartfelt wish. I am eager to get in touch and learn from successful female role-models to strengthen my team-building capacities and leadership skills.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
- HORIZON.3.2 - European innovation ecosystems Main Programme
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support ActionsCoordinator
28199 BREMEN
Germany
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.