Go to main content

Agora Industry

Agora Industry develops scientifically sound and politically feasible strategies for a successful pathway to a climate-neutral industry.

Learn more

studio-fi | istockphoto

News

Study

The business case for electrifying industrial heat

Electric low-temperature industrial heat can already outcompete fossil gas in Europe. Electrifying low- and medium-temperature process heat – around half of industrial heat demand – can strengthen energy security, cut emissions and support competitiveness using mature technologies such as heat pumps and electric boilers. This study, which builds on case studies from Germany, Italy and Poland, examines the economic, emissions and energy security potential of this shift.

Read more

What we’re working on

Please choose a topic to learn more about our main areas of work and gain access to relevant publications.

Events

International

Agora around the World

Agora Industry is active in a variety of regions and countries and cooperates with a wide network of partner think tanks on the ground. Explore our international work.

Agora Industry around the world

Agora Industry on Social Media

  • avatar icon

    @AgoraInd

    The EU Commission's upcoming CO₂ infrastructure package is a key opportunity to move forward and provide the necessary investment certainty for the CCS buildout in Europe.

    Head to our website to read and download the publication: agora-industry.org/publication 4/4

  • avatar icon

    @AgoraInd

    ➡️ Smart prioritisation: because of these high costs and limited capacities, CCS must be prioritised for industries with limited alternative abatement options (e.g., cement, lime, waste management).

    💡To successfully scale up CCS, a clear industrial strategy and a comprehensive policy mix are needed. This includes providing targeted financial support and derisking instruments (like Carbon Contracts for Difference and guarantees) as well as strengthening the CO₂ price trajectory. 3/x

  • avatar icon

    @AgoraInd

    ➡️ High costs: capturing, transporting and storing CO₂ costs between €150-300 per tonne. This is well above the current EU ETS price of €75. This cost gap needs to be addressed to unlock investments.

    ➡️ Slow ramp-up: offshore storage projects take 6-13 years to develop. Annual storage capacity will grow slowly and remain limited in the short and medium term. 2/x