It is no secret that energy is one of the most talked about topics in recent weeks. The increase in registered prices, both in the tariff framework for electricity and in the case of gas, has created a challenge for both family economies and business management.
In this sense, the II Cycle of decarbonisation of the industry, divided in two sessions that have developed the days 25 October in the Chamber of Barcelona and 28 October in the Molí Fariner, the headquarters of Economic Promotion of the 'Martorell City Council, has highlighted the need to manage energy input as a key factor in competitiveness and sustainability in companies. Both sessions were attended by 214 attendees, either in person or online.
Positioning and business claim on the competitiveness of companies in the current energy environment
In the session held at the Digital Hub of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, it was contextualized what the current state of the energy environment is, the reasons that have led us to this point and the business demands and the point of view of the administrations.
Luis Melé, Director of Energy Optimization at OPYCE, introduced the current situation of the tariff framework and the postcovid context. Melé estimated that gas and electricity prices could begin to stabilize from the 2nd quarter of 2022, but at high prices.
For his part, Juanjo Escobar, head of the energy division of the Catalan Energy Institute (ICAEN), also raised a possible stabilization of prices, also above those we had as a reference before the Covid-19. He stressed that self-consumption and efficiency initiatives by companies must play a leading role in a context that is already volatile. Escobar stressed the importance of generating energy for companies and reducing current energy consumption by a third so that there is a sustainable environment.
Álvaro Luna, director of the UPC's Renewable Energy Electrical Systems (SEER) research center, presented the European framework for energy transition, recovery funds or the European Union's NextGeneration funds: 140 billion will arrive euros in Spain. He also outlined the “España puede” Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, which has been planned by the Spanish government.
Ricard Gil, director of expansion and works at La Sirena, presented the company’s experience of frozen products in terms of energy efficiency. Thanks to their new strategy they have achieved a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions and significant energy savings.
Raimon Mariné, president of the Bioenergy Cluster of Catalonia (CBC), Xavier Pastor, former president of the cluster of solar energy Solartys and Joaquim Daura, vicepresident of the CEEC. The low implementation of renewable energies in Catalonia was discussed, as well as the benefits of improving the ecosystems provided by Biomass. On the other hand, 80% of CO2 emissions are derived from energy, which is why it is necessary to change the direction of obtaining energy, opt for renewables and also reduce consumption. To do this, it is necessary to raise awareness in society and the business community about the urgent need to promote a change in consumption habits.
Below is the link to view the deferred session:
https://bit.ly/3CDaBrW
Visió tecnològica i econòmica de la generació i consum d’energia renovable a la indústria
El Molí Fariner, seu de Promoció Econòmica de l’Ajuntament de Martorell, va acollir la 2a sessió d’aquest II Cicle de Descarbonització de la Indústria, amb la participació de diferents empreses consolidades que van exposar els seus reptes de descarbonització i l’estratègia i accions que han dut a terme en la gestió de l’energia en el negoci. La presentació institucional va anar a càrrec de Ramon Talamàs, president de la Comissió d’Economia Circular, Indústria i Competitivitat del Consell General de Cambres de Comerç de Catalunya; i Joan Carbonell, Conseller de medi Ambient, Cultura i Memorial Democràtic del Consell Comarcal del Baix Llobregat.
Mariona Coll, cap de la Unitat d’Indústria de l’ICAEN va introduir en la seva intervenció les línies d’ajuts actuals en matèria d’eficiència energètica a la indústria i especialment aquelles que inclouen mesures per a la descarbonització.
Carlos Velázquez, director de Sostenibilitat de Roca, i Arnau Pi, Sustainability manager Iberia de Nestlé, varen exposar l’experiència i el pla d’actuació en matèria d’energia i sostenibilitat de la companyia, així com els reptes de descarbonització, alineats amb els ODS. Ambdós van remarcar la necessitat que les administracions s’impliquin amb ajuts per poder complir amb els objectius de zero emissions, abans del 2050.
Judit Massana, responsable de sostenibilitat a Liven va presentar les accions de la companyia en la millora de l’eficiència energètica i la reducció d’emissions i d’altres beneficis que va aportar a la companyia, a través d’un sistema basat en la combinació de fotovoltaica i biomassa.
Per la seva part, Jaume Gázquez, de Serafí Indústries Gràfiques, va exposar l’estratègia de l’empresa en matèria de descarbonització. La companyia ha aconseguit substituir un 30% de la potència total instal·lada per energia fotovoltaica i ha reduït 53.000 kg d’emissió de CO2 a l’any.
Irene Pérez, tècnica de projecte Rubí Brilla de l’Ajuntament de Rubí, va parlar sobre el projecte rubinenc de servei de compra agregada d’energia industrial, mitjançant el qual s’ha aconseguit un estalvi d’emissió de 5.500 tones de CO2 i 633.000 euros d’estalvi en 3 anys per les 69 empreses adherides al projecte.
Per últim, va tenir lloc una taula rodona amb la visió de les enginyeries pel que fa a la descarbonització, i els reptes i les oportunitats que planteja. Van participar-hi Raimon Argemí (AESA), Xavier Pastor (Aliter Group) i Josep Maria Piguillem (Efiener), en un debat moderat per Marc Cortina, director del clúster de Bioenergia de Catalunya.
La cloenda de la sessió va anar a càrrec de Xavier Fonollosa, alcalde de l’Ajuntament de Martorell, que va destacar que el 87% de l’energia consumida a Martorell és per part de la indústria i que per tant, cal treballar i molt per a la transició energètica i la descarbonització en una de les ciutats més industrialitzades de Catalunya.
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Technological and economic vision of the generation and consumption of renewable energy in industry
The Molí Fariner, headquarters of Economic Promotion of the City of Martorell, hosted the 2nd session of this II Cycle of Decarbonization of the Industry, with the participation of different consolidated companies that presented their decarbonization challenges and strategy and actions they have taken in energy management in the business. The institutional presentation was given by Ramon Talamàs, President of the Commission on Circular Economy, Industry and Competitiveness of the General Council of Chambers of Commerce of Catalonia; and Joan Carbonell, Minister of the Environment, Culture and Democratic Memorial of the Baix Llobregat County Council.
Mariona Coll, head of the ICAEN Industry Unit, introduced in her speech the current lines of aid in the field of energy efficiency in industry and especially those that include measures for decarbonisation.
Carlos Velázquez, Director of Sustainability at Roca, and Arnau Pi, Sustainability Manager Iberia at Nestlé, presented the company's experience and action plan in the field of energy and sustainability, as well as the decarbonisation challenges, aligned with the SDGs. Both stressed the need for administrations to get involved with aid in order to meet their zero-emission targets by 2050.
Judit Massana, head of sustainability at Liven, presented the company's actions in improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions and other benefits that it brought to the company, through a system based on the combination of photovoltaics and biomass.
For his part, Jaume Gázquez, from Serafí Indústries Gràfiques, explained the company’s decarbonisation strategy. The company has managed to replace 30% of the total installed power with photovoltaic energy and has reduced 53,000 kg of CO2 emissions per year.
Irene Pérez, Rubí Brilla project technician at Rubí City Council, spoke about the Rubí project for the aggregate purchase service of industrial energy, through which emission savings of 5,500 tonnes of CO2 and 633,000 have been achieved euros of savings in 3 years for the 69 companies participating in the project.
Finally, a round table was held with the vision of the engineers regarding decarbonization, and the challenges and opportunities it poses. Raimon Argemí (AESA), Xavier Pastor (Aliter Group) and Josep Maria Piguillem (Efiener) took part in a debate moderated by Marc Cortina, director of the Bioenergy cluster of Catalonia.
The closing of the session was given by Xavier Fonollosa, Mayor of the City of Martorell, who stressed that 87% of the energy consumed in Martorell is by the industry and therefore must work and very for the energy transition and decarbonisation in one of the most industrialized cities in Catalonia.
Below is the link to view the deferred session.
https://youtu.be/2vy_w8r1EvU
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