According to a study conducted by the Leibniz University-Hannover and the Copper Alliance, the five biggest energy-intensive industrial branches in Europe have the potential to save more than 5 billion tons of CO2. They can do this by switching from fossil energy to 100% electricity for heat production. The technology needed for this switch is available through electromagnetic processing of materials (EPM). The significant CO2 savings can be achieved thanks to the ever-increasing contribution of renewable sources to electricity generation in Europe, in combination with the inherent efficiency of EPM technologies.

1. European industry can save 5 billion tons of CO2 by
2050
Egbert Baake and Bernhard Ubbenjans
Institute of Electrotechnology
Leibniz University-Hannover

2. Background
Energy-intensive industries heavily rely on fossil energy and therefore
have significant CO2 emissions.
Final energy consumption of
the EU-27 divided by industrial
sector (Total: 3,133,762 GWh):
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3. Background
Renewable energies are already the fourth most important energy source in
European industry.
Final energy consumption in the
industries of the EU-27 covered
by renewable energies (Total:
228,623 GWh)
Biggest contribution: paper and
printing industry (57 %)
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4. Research question
What are the potential CO2 savings by 2050 for transition scenarios where:
- industrial processes are converted from fossil energy to 100% electricity for heat
production
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- electromagnetic processing of materials is used
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- electricity is generated from 100% renewable energy?
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5. Scenarios
Case studies for the 5 biggest industries (responsible for about 70% of the
overall energy consumption of European industry):
• Chemicals
• Iron and steel
• Glass, pottery, and building materials
• Paper and printing
• Non-ferrous metals
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6. Results
Just 10 processes in the five biggest energy-intensive industrial sectors in
Europe could save more than 5 billion tons of CO2
Highest savings could be reached for the glass, pottery, & building
materials industry (up to 2,7 million tons of CO2)
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7. Want more information?
Download the full report at Leonardo Energy:
http://bit.ly/epmreport
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8. Thank you
For more information, please contact
baake@etp.uni-hannover.de
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