Women+ in Concentrated Solar, with the valuable support and organization by ATA Insights, is happy to present their webinar on “Decarbonising industrial heat: European insights, real case studies, and cost-effective solutions“, held online on April 16, 2026 @ 11 am CET (duration: 1h).
The decarbonisation of industrial heat is no longer a distant ambition but an immediate business challenge. As energy costs rise and regulatory pressure intensifies, industries face a critical question: how to transition away from fossil fuels without increasing operational risk or compromising competitiveness?
Industrial players are navigating a complex landscape where electrification, thermal energy storage, and concentrated solar thermal technologies offer promising solutions, but their feasibility varies significantly depending on local conditions. Differences in electricity prices, grid structures, and tariff schemes across countries such as Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK can directly determine whether these solutions are viable or not. Without clear data, comparative insights, and real operational experience, making the right decisions becomes increasingly complex.
In this webinar, you will gain a clear and data-driven understanding of how thermal energy storage and concentrated solar thermal solutions can decarbonise industrial heat. We will also combine comparative analysis across Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK, and gain real operational insights from the Heineken brewery in Seville, as well as obtaining a global perspective on economic viability.
- Understand how electricity prices, grid fees, and energy mixes in Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK impact the feasibility of industrial heat electrification
- Learn how thermal energy storage can optimise energy use and improve flexibility in industrial processes below 400 °C
- Explore the real-world integration of concentrated solar thermal technology at the Heineken brewery in Seville
- Assess the economic viability of solar process heat based on global market trends and recent studies
- Identify practical pathways to reduce emissions while maintaining cost-efficiency and industrial competitiveness
Speakers:
- Leyre Allende, O&M Project Manager at Engie Heineken brewery in Sevilla
- Juliane Hinsch, Independent Expert, formerly BSW-Solar
- Sabrina Hasni, Representative of Women+ in Concentrated Solar leadership team
- Cristina Galán, ATA Insights, Content & Event Manager [Moderator]
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