Décarbonation industrielle grâce aux énergies propres
Decarbonization is one of the most complex challenges of our time. It will require completely transforming our global energy system, and this means that there is no single or simple solution. Reaching the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement will take a combination of technologies and solutions, and advancing clean energy will be one major contributor.
Alfa Laval has developed a wide range of advanced heat transfer and separation technologies that are already being used to enable the transition to a cleaner energy future. Working in close collaboration with our customers and partners, we are accelerating the transformation of our energy infrastructure to advance sustainable energy solutions from clean hydrogen, Power-to-X, fuel cells and energy storage to biofuels, carbon capture utilization and storage, and much more.
Decarbonization: a combination of approaches
The challenge of decarbonization is twofold: we must simultaneously support rapidly growing energy demands, while reducing CO2 emissions to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
As we see in this chart, a combination of technologies and new fuels are needed to reverse our current course and put us the “Sustainable Development” pathway for meeting the Paris objectives. In terms of clean energy, the green section illustrates the important role played by renewables. At the same time, the orange portion of the chart shows that new, cleaner fuels and carbon capture will be equally important.
Alfa Laval has already partnered with customers to help support their transition to cleaner energy. Contact us today to learn how we can help your business.
Waste heat recovery
What happens to the heat that your processes generate? If you’re just letting it escape into the surrounding atmosphere, you’re missing out on one of the most effective ways to improve the energy efficiency of your operations.
With the right heat exchanger technology, you can recover high temperature heat generated by industrial processes, as well as lower temperature heat captured by heat pumps in, for example, data center cooling or water treatment applications. This heat can then be used for applications ranging from district heating to producing electricity.
Click here to learn more about Alfa Laval’s extensive expertise in this area, and how we can help you.
Emission reduction
Rolling back carbon emissions from where we are today is the greatest problem of our time. Such a complex challenge can’t be solved by a simple solution. In fact, a large range of solutions will be needed.
In addition to plate heat exchangers that enable higher efficiency for reduced energy consumption, Alfa Laval’s proven heat transfer and separation technologies are helping customers in a variety of industries to reduce emissions in a variety of ways.
Click here to learn how we’re helping to accelerate new solutions for carbon capture, natural and low-GWP refrigerants and much more.
Presence across all sectors
With leading heat transfer and separation technologies, Alfa Laval is supporting operations around the world with their clean energy transition. Select an area below to learn more about how we can support you today.
Clean hydrogen
Clean hydrogen plays a vital role in building a sustainable energy future. For achieving widespread adoption, it must be produced efficiently with an optimized system. Alfa Laval’s highly energy-efficient product portfolio is designed to maximize heat recovery, making it ideal for use in the fresh water production, electrolyzer cooling, as well as final heat rejection
Fuel cells
Fuel cells are going to be one of the fundamental pieces in solving our energy transition puzzle. Looking for information on polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) or fuel cell solutions for stationary applications? With our extensive experience in thermal technology, Alfa Laval can help you meet the demands of challenging applications.
Power-to-X (P2X)
The Power-to-X process converts electricity into fuels or chemicals such as e-ammonia, e-methanol, methane, green hydrogen, and syngas. This process supports decarbonization in industry, transport, and energy, and offers energy storage solutions. With decades of experience, Alfa Laval provides efficient heat exchangers to support Power-to-X applications.
Energy storage
Energy storage is key to unlock the full potential of renewable energy. Alfa Laval offers advanced heat exchangers for efficient and reliable energy storage systems. Our technology makes clean energy more accessible by storing it for when it's needed, while reducing both initial and long-term costs for energy storage providers.
Carbon capture, utilization and storage
Carbon capture is a critical component for decarbonization, but cost is the main challenge as energy use can account for up to 60% of a CCUS facility’s total operational costs. Alfa Laval’s heat exchangers and process optimization help maximize heat recovery and lower energy consumption in carbon capture processes.
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Generating power that is truly renewable, clean, and dispatchable bodes well for the future. Concentrated solar power (CSP) coupled with thermal storage can help secure future energy supplies as well as deliver fresh water and heat for other uses. Alfa Laval offers state-of-the-art technologies that are key to the supply of solar power, freshwater and heat.
Biofuels
The decarbonization of transportation has turned biofuels into a fast-growing market. Maybe you know that bioenergy already accounts for 10% of world’s primary energy demand, with 7% of that coming from biofuels? Alfa Laval provides a complete portfolio of thermal and separation equipment to support biofuel producers, including complete prefabricated biodiesel plants.