Norwegian Olvondo with international breakthrough
Norwegian Olvondo with international breakthrough – enters into collaboration with Dutch multinational dairy company
Olvondo Technology has developed a unique heat pump technology that helps to cut greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs. The company is now installing an innovative heat pump in one of the factories of Royal FrieslandCampina, a Dutch multinational dairy company owned by a dairy farmer cooperative, to pilot its latest generation of the HighLift heat pump.
“The agreement with FrieslandCampina is a great recognition of our technology, which we have been working for several years to develop. Together with FrieslandCampina, we have a project to demonstrate de-carbonization of process heat in dairies using steam generating heat pumps. The project is part of the Research Council of Norway’s regional implementation project and is part of the solution to the climate crisis,” says Stefano Vittor, CEO of Olvondo Technology.
Dairy company FrieslandCampina employs more than 20,000 people around the globe and has a strong presence in European, Asian and sub-Saharan African markets, in addition to the Americas. The company operates in both consumer goods and B2B markets, where products range from infant nutrition, to cheese, fresh dairy and ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry.
- Olvondo entered a collaboration with FrieslandCampina to pilot its latest generation of the HighLift heat pump. The selected site is in Maasdam, a factory producing fresh dairy, such as yoghurts, drinks, quarks, and custards. The building is now ready and installation of the heat pump has started. “This novel heat pump fits very well in the utility set-up of our factory, using waste heat as a primary source.” says Peter Huisman, Program Manager at FrieslandCampina. The HighLift Heat pump technology plays a key role in Maasdam, allowing it to significantly increase production volumes whilst reducing both energy usage and CO2 emissions with approximately 25%. The aim is to be fully operational early 2024, both parties are eagerly awaiting the results. “Heat pumps are a key element of FrieslandCampina’s decarbonisation efforts. We have been working with Olvondo for a while now and are impressed by the broad temperature ranges in which this technology can operate. This technology thus fits perfectly in our strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our production process and to avert rising energy costs. FrieslandCampina has set a target of 63% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 2015 in production and milk transport.”, says Gerrit Westhoff, Global Supply Chain Sustainability Director at Friesland Campina.
Åbo Academy in Finland is supporting the project through developing a methodology for assessment and documentation of environmental impact from de-carbonization from industry processes using heat pumps.
The HighLift by Olvondo heat pump is one of the first steam generating heat pumps now commercially available in the market. The technology is gaining interest from companies world-wide. Pioneers like FrieslandCampina, focusing on innovation, deserves their credit for going in the forefront by deploying new technologies in order to reduce carbon emissions, concludes Vittor.
Heat Pump Horizons: Our Journey at the HTHP Symposium 2024
Our engagement at this year’s High Temperature Heat Pump Symposium in Copenhagen has enriched us with valuable insights. The event facilitated meaningful discussions on sustainability and innovation within the heat pump technology sector.
Kim Högnabba, from Åbo Akademi University, joined Olvondo Technology for the event, and delivered his presentation- De-carbonization of European Dairy industry – quantifying commercial and environmental impact of the integration of a very high temperature heat pump, drawing considerable interest from the audience.
The symposium discussions have contributed to our ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable solutions through cutting-edge heat pump technology. We continue to actively seek collaborative opportunities and engage with the global community to stay at the forefront of industry developments.
At Olvondo Technology, our dedication to inspiring change and contributing to a more sustainable future remains unwavering. Stay connected with us for updates on our journey as we navigate the evolving landscape of high temperature heat pump technology.
Olvondo Technology partners up with ABB
We’re thrilled to announce we’ve signed up as a partner with ABB, a global tech leader, in their Green Electrification 2035 program. Specializing in industrial high-temperature heat pumps, we’re eager to bring our expertise to the table and contribute to innovative, energy-efficient solutions.
Stay tuned for updates on our collaborative journey toward a more sustainable future. Olvondo Technology is proud to be part of this impactful initiative, working alongside ABB to shape a greener tomorrow!
We’re dreaming of a green Christmas
Olvondo Technology at the Industrial Heat + Power show
Olvondo Technology will be taking part in this year’s Industrial Heat + Power exhibition to be held this October in the Netherlands. The event offers an exceptional opportunity for networking, exchange of ideas and a chance to find out more about technologies making an impact on the sustainability scene.
We will be giving a presentation on our HighLift high temperature industrial heat pump, and explaining how our energy recycling technology is making a positive contribution to the sustainability of businesses. Be sure to secure a seat in the theatre in hall 2 on Tuesday 11th to gain valuable insights into our technology!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Event details:
Industrial Heat + Power
11th – 13th October 2022
Brabanthallen, Den Bosch
Stand Number: 2.B056
Olvondo Technology presentation details: Theatre in hall 2, Tuesday 11th, 11:15 – 11:45am