Considering the STO 2 described, the expected results could be synthetized as an energy consumption reduction compared with conventional heat pumps systems by up to 75 %, HHP electrical COP of 6, an efficiency increase up to 25% (taking into account also the auxiliaries of the whole system) and a operational GHG emissions reduction up to 90%.
The different KPIs to be proposed will deal with the following aspects: Energy characteristics (absolute values for powers, storage capacities, etc.), Energy efficiency (instantaneous and integrated energy yield, for the whole system, for each module), Cost efficiency (e.g. investment, maintenance costs, ROI conditions), Spatial efficiency (compactness, spatial constraints), Impact on comfort (conditions of use and maintenance, thermal impact characterization), Environmental impact (life cycle considerations, share of renewable energy) and Robustness, reliability, autonomy. At machine level, these KPIs will comprise: COP, EER, cooling power density, cost per power unit of cooling, life-cycle targets.
IMPACT
The action will result in solutions which demonstrate that solar heat can be a reliable energy source for industrial processes, therefore bringing significant prospects for the market uptake of this renewable energy source and for the decarbonisation of industrial processes.
Advancement of Innovation Capacity: Innovation Capacity is the ability for organizations to commercialize new ideas, products and services and includes technical, management, and resource aspects.
EU Competitiveness, Growth and Job Creation: The industrial market is nearly untouched despite the fact that 45% of total industrial process heat is in the low to medium temperature range. Lists of the industries and processes most applicable for solar heat are well documented and is why the project targets first demonstrations in the chemical and food industries. There is no question of the potential of this market. It is billions of euros and hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Benefits to Society: The flexibility of the HyCool solution, storage and ICT control system are in line with demand response concepts and emerging trends in the smart grid. This makes industrials more likely and more ready to participate in such programs and that is key to a more reliable distribution and transmission grid overall. On the consumer side, consumers express preference for sustainable buildings and sustainable products.
