Objective
Energy-intensive industries (EIIs) are responsible for 40% of Europe’s CO2 emissions and over half of its industrial energy use, making their decarbonization crucial for achieving EU climate goals. The INDTEGRATE project aims to facilitate the integration of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC) into EIIs, focusing on the ceramics and glass sectors. By leveraging high-temperature waste heat (120 kW) and renewable energy sources (PV), SOECs can produce green hydrogen efficiently (around 5 kg/h), reducing reliance on fossil fuels and eThe INDTEGRATE project addresses the urgent challenge of decarbonizing energy-intensive industries (EIIs)—notably glass and ceramics—that collectively account for over 40% of Europe’s industrial CO2 emissions. Recognizing the limitations of electrification alone, the project advances the integration of Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cells (SOECs) with digital and thermal management systems to enable large-scale, efficient hydrogen production directly at industrial sites. Through the development of thermophysical and techno-economic reduced-order models (ROMs), Process and Electrolyzer Digital Twins (PDT and EDT), and an Advanced Energy Management System (EMS), INDTEGRATE establishes a digital backbone for predictive simulation, adaptive control, and system optimization. This approach supports the engineering of a modular 220 kW SOEC prototype, validated at pilot sites in Spain and Slovenia, to demonstrate up to 40% reduction in CO2 emissions while ensuring operational reliability and cost-effectiveness. Beyond technical innovation, the project embeds life cycle assessment (LCA), stakeholder engagement, skills development, and gender-sensitive practices to ensure social, environmental, and economic sustainability. By aligning technological breakthroughs with real-world industrial requirements, INDTEGRATE delivers a replicable, scalable, and policy-relevant pathway for Europe’s transition toward climate neutrality and industrial competitiveness.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- engineering and technology mechanical engineering thermodynamic engineering heat engineering
- engineering and technology materials engineering amorphous solids
- engineering and technology materials engineering ceramics
- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels fuel cells
- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels renewable energy hydrogen energy
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Programme(s)
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HORIZON.2.4 - Digital, Industry and Space
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HORIZON.2.4.9 - Low-Carbon and Clean Industries
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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HORIZON-IA - HORIZON Innovation Actions
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL4-2025-01
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
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