August at Kyoto Group: Momentum in thermal energy and major Kyoto milestones

Building momentum for thermal energy this August

In this edition we highlight how Heatcube makes industrial heat more reliable and cost-effective, while exploring how the pharmaceutical sector is taking steps toward decarbonization. Plus, two major milestones ahead: the KALL Ingredients Heatcube inauguration and Thermal Energy Day 2025 will showcase how clean heat is shaping Europe’s industrial future.


Take a look at how thermal energy is driving real change in industry.

Reliable, low-cost heat – without the hidden hassle

Industrial energy users face two constant pressures: the need for affordable heat and the burden of keeping systems running without downtime. Our thermal storage solution, Heatcube, is designed to solve both and more.

01: Heatcube supplies heat at a lower and more predictable cost compared to fossil alternatives. By charging with electricity when prices are favorable, it ensures stable and competitive heat supply – shielding your operations from market volatility.

02: Heatcube redefines what operations and maintenance (O&M) should look like. Traditional industrial boilers demand continuous attention, routine checks, and frequent interventions. Our technology removes that complexity. Instead of constant handling, maintenance is streamlined and predictable.

Here’s how it works:

• No hidden downtime – O&M is handled without interrupting your operations
• One service visit per year – planned in a window to fit your production schedule
• Flexible coverage – included with Heat-as-a-Service (HaaS) or via a service agreement under Heat-as-a-Product (HaaP)

Low-cost heat with minimal operational burden – and no surprises along the way.

Explore how Heatcube transforms industrial production

Industry Trends | Decarbonizing the Pharmaceutical industry

The pharmaceutical sector underpins global health but also accounts for 4.4% of global CO₂ emissions, with its footprint set to triple by 2050 without action. Most emissions come indirectly through production, logistics, and medical equipment. Change is underway. Companies are optimising supply chains, moving facilities closer to demand, and shifting freight from air to sea. Regulators in the UK and France now require suppliers to publish the carbon content of medicines, driving transparency across the sector.

Decarbonization strategies include:

• Optimizing production chains to cut indirect emissions
• Switching to cleaner energy with renewables
• Eco-designing medicines through green chemistry and sustainable packaging
  

Some sites already run on 100% renewable electricity. By combining efficiency with innovation, pharma can move towards a lower-carbon future.

Learn more about sustainable pharmaceutical production

Upcoming events

Thermal Energy Day 2025 

The decarbonization of industrial heat is one of the most challenging and often overlooked areas in the energy transition. On October 8th, 2025, Kyoto Group will host Thermal Energy Day at Gerbeaud, Budapest, bringing together industry leaders, investors, system operators, and experts to explore the role of thermal energy in delivering sustainable, flexible, and cost-effective heat. 

Moderated by Jan Rosenow, Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at Oxford University, the day features insights from McKinsey & Company, Aurora Energy Research, Future Cleantech Architects, Kraftblock, enspired, Energiabörze, Kyoto Group, and other pioneering voices.

The agenda is structured around four focused sessions, covering market trends, industrial system needs, the progress and challenges of thermal energy storage, and the emerging potential of trading thermal flexibility — offering a complete view of how thermal energy can drive industrial decarbonization.

Find out more through insightful discussion, real-world examples, and valuable networking, focused on solutions for a cleaner, more resilient, and cost-effective industrial heat sector.

Get more info about TED 2025

KALL Ingredients Heatcube Inauguration

On October 9th, 2025, we will celebrate the inauguration of Kyoto Group’s second European Heatcube at KALL Ingredients in Hungary. 

The inauguration will feature Morten Bülow, CEO of Kyoto Group, in collaboration with our partners and industry leaders KALL Ingredients, Kyotherm and Energiabörze. Together, they will share insights on the role of electrified heat in enabling a cleaner, more affordable energy landscape across Europe.

The program includes keynote speeches on the future of industrial heat, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and a guided walkthrough of Heatcube's system.

This inauguration is a tangible step toward a sustainable, electrified future for European industry, showcasing how clean heat can drive decarbonization in practice.

See the full program here

get enspired! 2025

Our CCO, Tim de Haas is participating in this year's get enspired! in Berlin. On September 10th, at 15:15, he's holding a presentation on Technological breakthroughs in thermal storage.

This event brings together the complete ecosystem of battery projects for two days at one location to shape the future of the booming and fast-moving industry.

Find the full program and apply for tickets here