The industrial sector in Spain faces the major challenge of balancing operational efficiency with energy sustainability. While this challenge affects all industries, it is particularly critical in heavy industry, where thermal energy demand is high due to processes like smelting, drying, or material treatment.
In this context, the adoption of technologies such as high-temperature heat pumps emerges as a key solution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and advance toward decarbonization goals.
High-temperature heat pumps are systems designed to capture thermal energy from air, water, or ground sources and transfer it to a higher temperature level—reaching temperatures above 100°C. This makes them a viable and efficient alternative to traditional boilers, which typically use gas, diesel, or coal. Their ability to operate with renewable energy and to recover waste heat makes them an excellent opportunity for industrial sustainability.
As Juan Carlos Sanjorge Portabales, Regional Area Manager for Galicia and Asturias at Edison Next Spain, explains:
“Heat pumps represent a solution that integrates perfectly with self-consumption systems, as they enable the electrification of industrial thermal processes, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative.”
At Edison Next, we specialize in delivering advanced solutions to reduce both the environmental impact and economic and energy costs of the industrial sector. Thanks to our expertise in the development and implementation of systems like heat pumps, we can meet the specific needs of our clients—especially those in heavy industry, where thermal consumption makes up a significant share of total energy demand.
One of the biggest energy challenges in heavy industry is the waste heat generated in processes such as furnaces, turbines, or cooling systems. At Edison Next, we can integrate heat pumps into industrial systems to capture and reuse this waste heat in other processes.
In addition, our high-temperature heat pumps, which can be adapted to a wide range of industrial applications, offer a direct replacement for traditional boilers—drastically reducing CO₂ emissions and optimizing energy efficiency. This approach not only helps companies meet their sustainability goals but also improves their competitiveness by lowering energy-related costs.
At Edison Next, we are convinced that high-temperature heat pumps are a key component of the energy transition in Spain’s industrial sector. By offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to conventional systems, we aim to help companies enhance their reputation, boost competitiveness, and meet the climate objectives set out by initiatives such as the European Green Deal and Spain’s National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC).
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