From scaling clean heat across Denmark to deep-diving into chemical industry decarbonization, this month’s updates show real momentum behind industrial energy transformation.
We highlight how Kyoto’s partnership with Hebsgaard | Larsen is making Heat-as-a-Service more accessible for Danish industry, explore why energy storage is becoming essential for sectors like chemicals and food, and share insights from the Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam, where we discussed how thermal energy can help cut emissions in food production.
Dive in for project updates, market trends, and a closer look at how Heatcube is enabling smarter, lower-carbon heat across Europe.
Summer progress is well underway at KALL Ingredients Heatcube in Hungary, where we’ve now entered the commissioning phase.
Mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control (I&C) work has been completed. Insulation is nearly finished for both the molten salt and water-steam systems. The solids handling unit is operational and currently filling the melting tank.
Next milestone: salt melting begins and commissioning of the water-steam system. Insert text here
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To support Danish industry in its transition away from fossil fuels, Kyoto Group has entered a strategic partnership with Danish consultancy Hebsgaard | Larsen. The goal: accelerate the adoption of Kyoto’s thermal battery, Heatcube, across Denmark.
Danish industrial players are actively seeking alternatives to gas boilers and Heatcube offers the solution, delivering fully electrified, high-volume industrial heat, without the need for upfront investment.
“We are thrilled to partner with Hebsgaard | Larsen. With their proven track record and strong local presence, we’re well-positioned to get this message across to potential customers in Denmark,” says Tim de Haas, CCO at Kyoto Group.
Under the agreement, Hebsgaard | Larsen will help introduce Heatcube to new customers, identifying and supporting business opportunities in the Danish market. This builds on Kyoto’s existing presence in Denmark, where we launched its first full-scale Heat-as-a-Service project at Norbis Park in Aalborg in 2023.
As Jakob Hebsgaard, Managing Partner at Hebsgaard | Larsen, puts it: “We are deeply impressed by Heatcube and look forward to helping introduce this groundbreaking TES technology to potential customers in Denmark.”
The chemical industry is foundational to modern life, but it’s also one of the most emissions-intensive sectors globally, accounting for around 10% of global final energy demand and 15% of industrial CO₂ emissions. As pressure mounts to meet climate goals, the industry is rethinking everything from raw materials to energy systems.
Leading producers are exploring low-carbon feedstocks, investing in electrification, and turning to circular production models. Energy storage is becoming a key enabler of this shift, helping to:
With demand for key chemicals like ammonia and methanol expected to grow by more than 40% by 2050, the sector’s transformation is critical for global climate progress.
With the right tools and policies, decarbonizing chemicals doesn't have to be a distant goal. A transformation is ready to be set in motion, but progress needs to accelerate.
Discover more on IEA's Chemical industry break-down
June 26-27th.
Kyoto’s Chief Commercial Officer Tim de Haas spoke during Session 1: Industry Developments, at the Sustainable Foods Summit 2025 in Amsterdam, where he addressed how thermal energy can play a key role in decarbonizing industrial process heat in the food industry.
Alongside him, Commercial Director Northern Europe Lars Martinussen represented Kyoto on site, engaging with stakeholders across the sector.
The summit brought together key players to explore sustainability strategies, green packaging, and new technologies shaping the future of food production.
From all of us at Kyoto, wishing the Nordics a happy, relaxing, and energizing summer holiday! For the rest of you across Europe, we’re still here, keeping the (clean) heat on!