Get started with developing a plan for heat decarbonisation
Deciding on the right technology options for heat decarbonisation is an important milestone. There can be pitfalls faced by manufacturers. A good first step is to have an understanding of what your options are, along with their pros and cons. Our expert team advise clients on the best technology options for their business and when to implement them.
Our manufacturing clients understand that decarbonising heat is a key element of their net zero pathway. They are tackling the challenge through a combination of sound planning, efficient implementation and effective tracking and reporting.
Deciding on the right technology options for heat decarbonisation is an important milestone. Process innovations and renewable thermal technology can have a significant positive impact on carbon reduction but the decision has many risks associated such as the degree to which it has been tried and tested in a real world setting as well as the financial costs.
Common pitfalls
Common pitfalls faced by manufacturers on decarbonising heat can be summarized as:
- Not understanding early enough the potential for demand reduction
- Narrowing down the options for displacement of fossil fuels (what technology or means, how applicable it is)
- Not considering the long-term and developing 3-5 year CAPEX plans in isolation
- Conflating net zero plan with major CAPEX plan, leading in pending more CAPEX and being left with higher levels of OPEX
- Not starting implementation until all solutions have been considered and developed
This article may help with overcoming these challenges.
As a starting point, get an overview of the technology options with our mini guides.
A good first step is to have an understanding of what your options are, along with their pros and cons. Our expert team advise clients on the best technology options for their business and when to implement them. They have developed these handy mini guides which summarise the main technology options to decarbonise heat. They address and compare important considerations such as technology maturity, Capex and Opex with a traffic light system so you can easily weigh up the different options.
Download the Technology mini guides here
We are here to help - Technology Screening Assessment
Site engineering managers often find that they just don’t have time to develop a clear plan for decarbonization technologies and are concerned about the risks. Our Technology Screening Assessment is a popular, low-cost option which gives you the reassurance that you are setting off on the right path.
Our experienced implementation team will review your site and consider your business net zero goals. They then develop a tailored report which gives you an overview of the best technology options for decarbonising your thermal loads and what they will achieve for your site.
- A fast and low-cost option which gives you a head start on your decarbonization strategy and narrows down your options.
- We map and evaluate the key decision points and technology risks on the carbon reduction pathway.
- We assess and prioritise the technologies with the best fit for your thermal decarbonization journey along with their expected impact.
Download the Technology screening assessment Service document here
For further support or any other queries regarding creating a plan of action for decarbonisation of heat contact Thanos Patsos, Head of Deliver for Zero, Corporates.
