FrieslandCampina Launches HighLift Heat Pump by Olvondo Technology

We are excited to announce the successful installation and operation of our HighLift heat pump at FrieslandCampina’s Maasdam plant. This cutting-edge technology plays a crucial role in FrieslandCampina’s commitment to sustainability, helping to drive a 6% reduction in energy consumption and a 15% decrease in CO2 emissions.

As we work together with FrieslandCampina, we are proud to contribute to their sustainability journey and support their goal of creating a greener future. Our collaboration exemplifies the power of innovative solutions in reducing environmental impact and enhancing energy efficiency.

At Olvondo Technology, we remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of green innovation and making a positive impact on our planet.

Together, we are paving the way for a sustainable tomorrow!

Olvondo Technology at Industrial Heat & Power 2024: Driving the Future of Industrial Heating

We’re excited to announce our participation in the upcoming Industrial Heat & Power event in the Netherlands—Europe’s premier platform for industrial energy transition. As a leader in very high temperature heat pump (VHTHP) technology, Olvondo Technology is proud to join this essential gathering of professionals shaping the future of sustainable industrial energy.

We’ll be presenting our HighLift, a Very High Temperature Heat Pump (VHTHP) that has been helping industries reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. This event offers an excellent opportunity to connect with our team and learn how the HighLift can enhance your industrial heating processes and support your energy transition goals.

We invite you to visit us at Stand 2.A036 to discuss your energy needs and explore how our trusted technology can help drive your sustainability efforts. Come engage with our experts and discover tailored solutions for your operations.

We invite you to click on the link to receive a free entrance ticket to the event: https://www.databadge.net/nrgy2024/reg/hnp/?link=005c55faa464ddec8a4e&lan=NL

Event Details

Date: 15th-17th October 2024

Location: Brabanthallen, Diezekade 2, 5222 AK Den Bosch, Netherlands

Stand Number: 2.A036

Join us at Stand 2.A036 to discover how the HighLift can transform your industrial heating processes and contribute to a more sustainable future.

We look forward to meeting you there!

HighLift at ECOS2024 Conference, Greece

We’re excited to recap the ECOS2024 Conference in Rhodos, Greece, where Kim Högnabba from Åbo Akademi University, our esteemed partner, presented the groundbreaking HighLift™ heat pump technology developed by Olvondo.

Kim’s presentation, titled “Performance and Predictive Analysis of a Very High-Temperature Industrial Heat Pump,” introduced the HighLift heat pump, highlighting its application in existing industrial installations and discussing performance metrics. He also explored the environmental impact of the technology and its use of signal analysis for predictive maintenance purposes.

The session sparked dynamic discussions among global energy scholars and industry leaders, fostering valuable insights into the future of sustainable energy solutions.

Our partnership with Åbo Akademi University underscores the critical role of collaboration in advancing industrial heat pump technology, and we look forward to continuing our innovation in this field.

Stay tuned for more updates as we lead in sustainable energy solutions.

Olvondo Tech Joins Forces with Tetra Pak for Sustainability!

We are delighted to announce that Olvondo Technology is contributing to Tetra Pak’s ground breaking ‘Factory Sustainable Solutions’ initiative!

As a key contributor, our HighLift™ heat pump technology will play a significant role in Tetra Pak’s efforts to optimize energy and water consumption for Food and Beverage producers. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and innovation. Together, we’ll be making significant strides in reducing carbon emissions and operational costs across the industry.

At Olvondo Technology, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change. We’re proud to be a part of this transformative journey with Tetra Pak, working towards a more sustainable future for all.

Read more about Tetra Pak’s Factory Sustainable Solutions and Olvondo Technology’s role within the initiative here.

Read about the HighLift heat pump’s role in the initiative here.

Heat Harvest: Leveraging Data Centre Surplus for Sustainable Industry

Every day, significant resources are squandered due to unutilized surplus heat, commonly known as waste heat. Data centers exemplify this issue as power-intensive facilities that generate substantial surplus heat, which often remains untapped. Despite the immense heat output, little is done to harness it, primarily due to the low temperature of the heat emitted, presenting a challenge in its utilization.

Let’s turn the tables on wasted heat from data centers. Instead of letting it dissipate, why not use it to fuel industry and spark job growth? With existing technology, we can efficiently capture this surplus heat and repurpose it for industrial processes. It’s time to think smart and harness this heat for meaningful progress.

Surplus heat from a data centre typically maintains temperatures around 35 – 50^oC. Such heat is difficult to utilise directly. By using industrial heat pumps already in use in Norway and abroad, surplus heat can be converted into process heat up to 200^oC. This type of thermal energy is valuable and widely used in industrial processes, such as the food industry, distillation processes in the chemical industry, or the drying of fish and animal feed.

When large data centers spring up in Norwegian municipalities, the conversation often revolves around the potential job opportunities they bring. Imagine an industrial park adjacent to a data center, capable of supplying process heat reaching temperatures of up to 200°C. Such a setup would undoubtedly be appealing, attracting additional industrial ventures. By fostering industries linked to data centers, we could generate a multitude of jobs, surpassing the employment potential of the data center alone. Moreover, by tapping into surplus heat, we can achieve circular energy utilization—a critical objective highlighted by policymakers. This aligns with the imperative need for extensive electrification to facilitate our transition towards a greener future.

The use of industrial heat pumps can be a triple win for energy saving. In an article in DN (Dagens Næringsliv- a Norwegian business-focused newspaper) on March 1st this year, research director at Sintef, Petter Egil Røkke, writes that all the electricity used in a data centre becomes heat, and further, that 25% of the power used by the data centre goes to cooling this heat. Cooling is a by-product of a heat pump. By using industrial heat pumps, you get both process heat and cooling for the data centre, in addition to other industrial jobs.

However, as Røkke accurately highlights, public authorities should employ both incentives and sanctions to ensure that companies requiring heat are located alongside businesses possessing substantial heat surpluses, incorporating a cost-benefit analysis for the utilization of surplus heat.

We don’t need to let Google waste heat in Skien, as Røkke fears. If we use Sintef’s calculations on Google’s planned data centre establishment in Skien, 25% of the energy will be used for cooling. This means that the mentioned heat pumps could have reduced 25% of the power consumption. That is a lot of valuable power saved. This way, we can avoid Google’s facility in Skien becoming an energy drain.

The technology stands ready, awaiting the determination to deploy it. Municipalities hosting data centers hold the key to a critical choice. Embracing this technology means embracing efficiency and resourcefulness. Anything less would be a misstep—both financially and environmentally. The choice is clear: let’s seize the opportunity to harness valuable power, paving the way for a smarter, more sustainable future.