Share your input via the survey on industrial heat needs
Take part in the project and join the HP4INDUSTRY working groups
See where we have been! HP4INDUSTRY Events
What is HP4INDUSTRY about?
HP4INDUSTRY is a European project funded under the LIFE Programme. It kicked off in January 2026 and will run for three years, bringing together 10 partners from 5 countries. The project has an overall budget of over €1.8 million and aims to accelerate the uptake of industrial heat pumps across Europe.
The project focuses on three key sectors, paper & pulp, chemicals, and food & beverage, where low- and medium-temperature process heat offers significant potential for industrial heat pump deployment.
By promoting replicable models and standardised solutions, HP4INDUSTRY aims to make the integration of large-scale heat pumps easier, more cost-effective, and scalable. Industrial heat pumps can recover excess heat generated during production, upgrade it and reuse it within industrial processes, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower energy costs, and cut CO₂ emissions.
The project will also explore how industrial heat pumps can work alongside complementary renewable and efficiency solutions, including solar thermal,geothermal energy,waste heat recovery, storage and flexibility measures. This integrated approach can help industries access cleaner, more resilient and efficient heating and cooling systems.
Through collaboration between industry representatives and technology providers, HP4INDUSTRY will support practical solutions, business models and tools to help industries move towards cleaner and more efficient heating and cooling.
HP4INDUSTRY brings together 10 partners from across Europe, combining expertise from industry, research, technology, and clean energy associations.
The consortium includes partners specialised in industrial heat pumps, geothermal and solar thermal energy, energy optimisation, demand-side flexibility, process modelling and industrial applications in the paper & pulp and food & beverage sectors.
Together, they will support project management, communication and dissemination, stakeholder engagement, policy recommendations, business model development and the validation of solutions.
Share your input via the survey on industrial heat needs
Are you a manufacturer in the food & beverage, pulp & paper or chemical sector interested in decarbonising your process heat?
HP4INDUSTRY is collecting input from industrial stakeholders across Europe to map current heat needs, challenges, and opportunities for renewable and efficient industrial heat solutions.
Your contribution will help shape project activities and support the development of solutions that respond to real industrial needs.
The survey only takes around 10 minutes to complete.
Take part in the project and join the HP4INDUSTRY working groups!
HP4INDUSTRY is launching two working groups to support the integration of industrial heat pumps in real industrial contexts: one focused on the pulp & paper sector and one on the chemical sector.
The working groups will bring together industrial end-users, technology providers, research organisations, consultants and other experts to explore practical solutions for heat pump integration. Participants will work on representative virtual cases, looking at process conditions, heat and cold demand, energy storage, flexibility options, electricity markets, grid connection challenges and business models.
The aim is to develop standard solutions, tools and business cases that can support the wider deployment of industrial heat pumps across Europe, while helping industry reduce costs, decarbonise process heat and increase energy resilience.
Participation will take place on a non-confidential basis and in line with EU competition rules. No company-specific data will be requested. The working groups are expected to run for around one year, with online meetings every four weeks and an estimated commitment of around one day per month.
In the past 6 month HP4INDUSTRY was presented and disseminated in several conferences and events across Europe.
European Sustainable Energy Week 2026 - Energy fair
9-11 June 2026, Brussels
HP4INDUSTRY was represented at the European Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels, Europe’s flagship event on renewables and efficient energy use.
Project partners the European Heat Pump Association, EGEC Geothermal and Solar Heat Europe joined the EUSEW Energy Fair to present HP4INDUSTRY and engage with policymakers, innovators and energy stakeholders on the role of industrial heat pumps in Europe’s clean energy transition.
15th International Energy Agency Heat Pump Conference
26-29 May 2026, Vienna
HP4INDUSTRY was featured at the European Heat Pump Association booth during the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference in Vienna.
Over four days, the conference brought together experts, innovators and stakeholders working on the future of heat pump technologies. The project sparked discussions on the role of industrial heat pumps in reducing fossil fuel use across Europe’s process industries, including through the integration of waste heat, solar thermal and geothermal energy.
Annual Event of the SET Plan Implementation Working Group - Industry
27 May 2026, Brussels
In May, HP4INDUSTRY was presented at the SET Plan IWG-Industry 2026 Annual Event, focused on integrating industrial electrification into the energy system and supporting its deployment across European regions.
Project coordinator Philippe Dumas from EGEC Geothermal introduced HP4INDUSTRY’s objectives, scope, consortium, and methodology for developing clean-tech solutions to decarbonise industrial processes. The event also provided an opportunity to exchange with other industrial decarbonisation projects and discuss how heat pumps, solar thermal, and geothermal solutions can support the transition away from fossil fuels.
ISEC – the International Conference on Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial Energy Systems
14-16 April 2026, Graz
HP4INDUSTRY was represented at the 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference in Graz by consortium partners Solar Heat Europe, the European Heat Pump Association, and EGEC Geothermal.
The event brought together researchers, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss sustainable energy, industrial decarbonisation, renewable heating, sector coupling, energy storage, and smart electrification. HP4INDUSTRY partners used the opportunity to raise awareness of industrial heat pumps and increase the project’s visibility among key stakeholders.
Mostra Convegno ExpoComfort
24-27 March 2026, Milan
In March, HP4INDUSTRY was featured at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort in Milan, one of the key events for the HVAC+R, renewable energy, and water sectors.
Visitors to the European Heat Pump Association stand had the opportunity to learn more about how HP4INDUSTRY is supporting innovation in industrial heat pumps and contributing to the transition towards more sustainable energy solutions.
Flexible Efficient Electrification of Industrial Heat Cases
5 February 2026, Cologne
In February, HP4INDUSTRY was presented at the “Flexible Efficient Electrification of Industrial Heat Cases” event, organised by ISPT and hosted by Atlas Copco in Cologne.
The event gathered over 70 participants and featured a tour of the Atlas Copco manufacturing site, followed by presentations on industrial heat electrification. A dedicated HP4INDUSTRY session focused on industry needs, low- and medium-temperature heat applications and the role of large heat pumps in the pulp & paper, food & beverage and chemical sectors.
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