Welcome and Introduction: Hans Korteweg, Managing Director, COGEN Europe
The cleanest and cheapest energy is the energy one does not consume. Our planet, people and economy can no longer afford to waste energy. Energy efficiency is a prerequisite for Europe to deliver on the ambitious goals of the EU Green Deal, whilst tackling energy poverty and safeguarding our industries’ competitiveness.
Today, cogeneration provides 70% of the heat used in district heating and cooling (DHC) networks across Europe, and up to 90% of process heat used in critical industries, such as alumina, chemicals, food & drink, pulp & paper. In the future, cogeneration will remain important for European industry, buildings and cities, adapting to the changing needs of energy systems. The optimal deployment of cogeneration would enable a more efficient, resilient and cost-effective pathway to net-zero emissions. By 2050, cogeneration could deliver up to 36% of EU’s thermally produced energy and up to 90% of heat that cannot be electrified*.
This session will focus on the energy system benefits of on-site cogeneration, including primary energy savings, power system resiliency, renewable energy integration and emission reductions, plus highlight innovative cogeneration solutions already in place today.
*Towards an efficient, integrated and cost-effective net-zero energy system in 2050: the role of cogeneration - Study produced by Artelys for COGEN Europe (2020).
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