Factory replaces gas with heat pump
The Danish paint and lacquer factory, Nowocoat, has replaced its old gas boiler with an industrial heat pump from Thermonova. This change has led to better supply security, energy savings, and peace of mind.
According to the former CEO, when gas prices were at their highest, it was not profitable to start production at Nowocoat in Kolding.
“When we woke up in the morning, we didn’t know if gas cost 7 or 25 Danish kroner per cubic meter, and that uncertainty was not pleasant,” he explains. Ole Enevold Jensen, now the Chief Strategy Officer at Nowocoat, was involved in the decision to replace the gas boiler with a heat pump. And even though it was a big investment, it was a good decision.
The installation and advice were done in collaboration with Niels Dall from Dall VVS, who primarily works with industrial companies. ‘
“We are seeing more of our customers looking at how their profile should be outwardly in the future. They focus more on CO2 emissions, and their customers are also making more demands on them. The switch to heat pumps makes a big difference in the CO2 balance sheet, and it is an area that many people are asking for help with,” he explains.
Nowocoat produces an ESG report annually, which includes reporting on their CO2 emissions.
“Our goal is to reduce our CO2 emissions by 50 percent by 2030, and we are well on our way to achieving that now,” says Ole Enevold Jensen.
About Thermonova and Solar
Thermonova develops and supplies a new and different type of modular heat pump that allows for large and energy-efficient heating solutions, especially in industry, warehouses, halls and large office buildings. In March 2023, Solar acquired 51 per cent of the shares in Thermonova, which means that sales of heat pumps and larger projects now go through Solar under the climate and energy department Solar Industrial Solutions.
In March 2023, Solar acquired 51 per cent of the shares in Thermonova, which means that sales of heat pumps and larger projects now go through Solar under the climate and energy department Solar Industrial Solutions.
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