In this edition, we celebrate the German Aerospace Center (DLR) featuring Kyoto Group’s Heatcube in its latest Thermal Energy Storage Handbook. This third-party validation marks a shift from decarbonization goals to physical results, highlighting Heatcube as a high-TRL solution for industries ready to break their gas dependency.
We also examine how the tyre and pulp & paper sectors are moving beyond coal and volatile gas to secure "green" production. Join us as we head to Hannover Messe 2026 and the CEPI Forum to showcase how we turn intermittent renewables into stable, 24/7 industrial steam.
In the transition to a carbon-free industry, the latest data confirms that the solutions required for the energy transition are already here. We are proud to announce that Kyoto Group’s Heatcube is featured as a mature, high-TRL solution in the newly released Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Handbook from the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
As the industry looks for neutral, data-backed guidance on decarbonising process heat, the DLR’s inclusion of Heatcube serves as a significant third-party validation of our technology’s maturity and operational readiness.
The report provides a supplier-neutral analysis of why molten salt is the premier medium for long-duration storage, highlighting Heatcube's specific advantages:
With thermal energy storage projected to replace up to 40% of industrial gas consumption by 2050, the DLR Handbook is a vital tool for any organisation ready to move from decarbonization goals to physical results.
We invite you to review the full report to see how Kyoto Group is defining the next generation of industrial heat.
The transition to green industrial heat is accelerating, and we’re heading to Hannover Messe (April 20–24) to show you how to lead the charge.
If you’re looking to decouple your production from volatile gas prices and secure a stable, carbon-free steam supply, let’s talk. Our team will be on-site to discuss how Heatcube and our Heat-as-a-Service model can integrate into your specific operations to lower both emissions and energy costs.
Don’t leave it to chance, secure a dedicated time slot with our experts below!
Also, don't miss our Commercial Director, Lars Martinussen, as he shares actionable strategies for stabilising industrial heat supply in Europe.
Topic: Turning Power into Security of Supply: Stabilising Industrial Heat Supply and Reducing Costs in Euro
When: Tuesday, April 21st | 15:20 - 15:35
Where: Hall 12, Spotlight Stage (F56)
Find us at Stand F47/2 in Hall 12. We look forward to seeing you there!
Book a meeting with us at Hannover Messe
The global tyre industry is currently defined by staggering numbers that highlight both its scale and its environmental impact. According to recent data from Research Nester and NLM, the sector is currently facing a massive sustainability hurdle:
The industry is already reacting to these challenges. Recent 2025 reports from the Tire Industry Project (TIP), reveal a 121% increase in renewable electricity use among members since 2021. And as of early 2026, an industry leader like Continental has officially phased out coal and heavy fuel oil across all 20+ of its global plants.
However, as the industry moves away from "dirty" fuels, it faces a new energy security risk. Relying on the volatile gas market or an intermittent renewable grid for a process as critical as vulcanisation leaves production lines vulnerable to price spikes and supply disruptions.
To make this transition viable, the industry’s next evolution is the adoption of Thermal Energy Storage. This is the key to ensuring a reliable, zero-emission curing process that is finally independent of fossil fuel volatility and securing a "green tyre" future.
Read the full Tyre sector SDG roadmap
The transition from theory to operation is the defining challenge for the pulp and paper industry. At the Cepi Energy Efficiency Solutions Forum in Brussels on April 15th, Kyoto Group will demonstrate how we turn that ambition into an industrial reality.
Decarbonising this sector requires more than just green electricity; it requires high-pressure steam that matches the rigorous demands of continuous production. During the technology and solutions pitches, our Commercial Director Northern Europe, Lars Martinussen, will showcase how Heatcube provides a steady thermal energy supply by storing intermittent renewables.
Is your organisation ready to electrify its heat demand? Lars and the team will be available throughout the forum for discussions to explore a thermal energy strategy tailored to your site.
Schedule a meeting with Lars at the forum
How can an industry responsible for 20 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually navigate decarbonization in the current energy landscape? In our next issue, we examine the thermal intensity of European dairy production.
Processing approximately 150 million tonnes of milk each year, the sector is one of the most energy-intensive in the food industry. Currently, thermal processes like pasteurization and spray drying account for roughly 70% of a facility's total energy input, nearly all of which is supplied by natural gas combustion.
Next month, we will explore how dairy producers can begin to decouple from gas price volatility by leveraging surplus renewable power and high-temperature storage to protect their margins.
Stay tuned!