GreenHeat Energy Efficient High-Power Radio Frequency Generators for Industrial Heating
| A large portion of global energy consumption is used for industrial heating, mostly provided by natural gas and coal. This project will contribute to carbon neutrality by advancing the electrification of industrial heating. Current heat processes require inefficient radiofrequency (RF) generators based on old technology. Predicated on previous results, we will bring new concepts into play and develop two full-scale demonstrators that are going to outperform existing technology and will be tested and employed for production at Topsil, on machines for producing ultra-pure silicon crystals, and at Kallesoe, on machines for producing cross-laminated wood. These two applications play strategic roles in reaching carbon neutrality. Ultra-pure silicon is required for the manufacturing of semiconductor devices for green technology and the general electrification of society. Cross-laminated wood enables the sustainable development of civil infrastructure as a substitute for cement. Moreover, our technology will remove existing economical barriers hindering RF technology from being economically attractive. Considering that RF industrial heating is powered by electrical energy and that Denmark exports wind energy and wind-energy technologies, investing in RF industrial heating is a way of supporting Danish energy independence while promoting national industry and further development of renewable energy sources. |
Key figures
Period:
2023 - 2026
Funding year:
2022
Own financial contribution:
3.28 mio. DKK
Grant:
7.81 mio. DKK
Funding rate:
70 %
Project budget:
11.09 mio. DKK
Category
Programme
Innovationsfonden
Technology
Energy efficiency
Keywords
Effektelektronik
Elektrificering
Varme og køling
Case no.
2079-00027A
Participants
Aalborg Universitet (Main Responsible)
Partners and economy
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| Aalborg Universitet | 6,51 mio. DKK | 0,72 mio. DKK |
| KALLESOE MACHINERY A/S | 0,69 mio. DKK | 1,06 mio. DKK |
| Cemat A/S | 0,61 mio. DKK | 1,49 mio. DKK |
