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Section 5 of 5Process Electrification Summary
Temperature Matters
Low-temp processes (<100°C) are ready now with heat pumps achieving COP 3-6. High-temp (>1000°C) remains challenging with most solutions at pilot stage.
Waste Heat is Gold
Industrial facilities waste 40-50% of energy as heat. Heat pumps can upgrade this to process temperatures with COPs of 5-8—the highest efficiency pathway.
Flexibility Adds Value
Thermal storage and demand response enable load shifting. Industries become virtual batteries, capturing cheap renewable energy and earning grid service revenue.
Steel & Cement Hardest
Ultra-high temperature industries face biggest challenges. EAF steel is mature (30% share), but hydrogen DRI, inert anodes, and electric cement remain at pilot stage with 2-5x cost premiums.
Economics Improving
Heat pumps often have 2-5 year paybacks with renewable electricity. High-temp solutions need 50-70% cost reductions but improving rapidly with scale and innovation.
20% of Global Energy
Industrial heat is 20% of global energy use and 9% of CO₂ emissions. Electrification with renewables can eliminate these emissions while improving efficiency 2-6x.
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