Publications

Digitalization in Industry – an Austrian Perspective

The digital transformation is already influencing many aspects of daily life. Also, in industry, digitalization has become an essential part of business and research. Digitalization measures offer possibilities to increase the productivity and flexibility of an industrial process and thus, improving its efficiency, saving energy and reducing costs. Moreover, digitalization can contribute to the transition towards renewable supplied and sustainable production. Read more »

Topic Sheet: IEA EUWP Webinar on Deep Decarbonization in Industry

Having a common goal - the deep decarbonization in Industry, the main aim of this workshop was to identify key areas for collaboration between IETS TCP and other IEA TCPs. Read more »

Topic Sheet: Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence and Related Technologies – Definitions

In a broad range of literature, digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI), and related technologies (Big Data, Data Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Automation, Control, etc.) are conceptual terms that are closely associated and often used interchangeably. In this fact sheet, the most common definitions of the terms in the field of digitalization are listed. Read more »

Final Report: Task XVIII, Subtask 1

The main objective of Task XVIII is to stimulate the adoption of digitalization technologies for energy efficiency improvement and GHG emissions reduction in the energy-intensive process industries. Read more »

Report: EUWP Industry workshop on Deep Decarbonization in Industry

On December 9-10, the IETS TCP gathered about 70 people from 20 countries to discuss possible collaboration activities. During the first half-day session, ongoing Swedish projects and activities in the IETS working areas were presented. During the second, representatives for… Read more »

Topic Sheet: Industrial Electrification

Electrification of the industrial sector has been identified as a key option to reduce GHG emissions. Read more »

Final Report: Annex XIX, Task 1 – Electrification in Industry

Industrial electrification is increasingly been considered as an attractive pathway to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector. This is (partly) driven by the increase penetration and expected large availability of low carbon electricity in the coming decades. Read more »

IETS Annual Report 2020

The Annual report summarizes the work and progress in the IETS Annexes respectively, and includes information about special events, future plans and other highlights. Read more »

Final report: Annex XVI Energy efficiency in SMEs

Around the world, extensive attempts are taken to improve energy efficiency for various sectors of the Economy, and industrial SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are no exception to that. Industrial SMEs are in various forms… Read more »

Topic Sheet: Deep Decarbonization in Industry

In October 2019, the IETS TCP organized an expert workshop, covering - in a broad way - most major aspects of deep decarbonization. This Topic Sheet is based on the Executive Summary of the workshop report. Read more »

Report: Survey of current projects and novel technologies in the steel industry

There are currently many ongoing projects worldwide with the objective to reduce the emissions of fossil CO2 from the iron & steel industry. Read our survey of current projects and upcoming technologies regarding primary steelmaking. Read more »

IETS Annual Report 2019

The 2019 Annual Report from IETS TCP is now available. The Annual report summarizes the work and progress in the IETS Annexes respectively, and includes information about special events, future plans and other highlights. Read more »

Topic Sheet: Decision Support Tools and Ex-Ante Research for Evaluating Bioeconomy Transformation Strategies

Decision-making is not a straightforward process, as complex problems involve numerous options or alternatives as well as an array of predefined criteria, which differ in nature. Read more »

Topic Sheet: A review of energy efficiency policies for manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises from around the world

Despite the importance of SMEs in the economy, they have not received much attention in most countries' energy policy activities. Read more »

Report: Deep Decarbonization in Industry

This workshop dealt in a broad way with most major aspects for deep decarbonization. Presentations, discussions, conclusions and suggestions for further work have been summarized in a Final Report. Read more »

Topic Sheet: Industrial Excess Heat Recovery – Technologies and Applications, Task 2

There is an increasing awareness about industrial excess heat as a potential resource for contributing to an improved economy and sustainability in larger systems. Some areas covered: -Methodology on how to perform an inventory in practice, -Evaluation and inventory of excess heat levels, -Possible policy instruments and the influence on future use of excess heat. Read more »

Final Report: Annex XV, Task 2 – Industrial Excess Heat Recovery

The main background to the annex is the increasing awareness about industrial excess heat as a potential resource for contributing to an improved economy and sustainability in larger systems. Groups from Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden have participated in Task 2. Read more »

Topic Sheet: Industrial Excess Heat Recovery – Technologies and Applications

This topic sheet covers, e.g., definitions, methods, technologies and systems, as well as suggestions for further work. It is based on the Final Report from Annex XV Phase 1, published at the IETS website in 2015. Read more »

IETS Annual Report 2018

The 2018 Annual Report from IETS is now available. The Annual report summarizes the work and progress in the IETS Annexes respectively, and includes information about special events, future plans and other highlights. Read more »

Topic Sheet: Digitalization for Energy Efficiency and GHG Emissions Reduction

This topic sheet is based on the Annex proposal for Annex XVIII and includes, e. g. a description of the technological infrastructure and enablers essential for the digital transformation of industry. Read more »

Topic sheet: Membrane Processes in Biorefineries

This topic sheet is based on the final report from Annex XVII, "Membrane filtration for energy-efficient separation of lignocellulosic biomass components", available for download. Read more »

Topic sheet: Process Integration in the Iron and Steel Industry

This topic sheet is based on the IETS Annex XIV Technical Report, available for download. Read more »

IETS Annual Report 2017

The 2017 Annual Report from IETS is now available. The Annual report summarizes the work and progress in the IETS Annexes respectively, and includes sections about the ExCo and other highlights. Read more »

Final Report: Annex XI – Industry-based Biorefineries

The initial scope of this Annex was completed in 2017 and the Final Report is available for download. Read more »

Topic Sheet: The Role of Process Integration for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in Industry

This Topic Sheet is based on the IEA Expert Workshop in Berlin on April 4 – 5, 2017. Read more »

Topic Sheet: The Role of Industrial Biorefineries in a Low-carbon Economy

This Topic Sheeit is based on the International Energy Agency (IEA) Bioenergy Technology Cooperation Programme (IEA Bioenergy) & IEA Industrial Energy-related Technologies and Systems (IETS) – Joint Workshop, Gothenburg, Sweden, 16 May 2017. Read more »

Topic Sheet: Energy Efficiency in SMEs

This Topic Sheet is based on the IETS Annex XVI article: International study on energy end-use data among industrial SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and energy end-use efficiency improvement opportunities. Read more »

Final Report from IETS Annex XVII – Membrane filtration for energy-efficient separation of lignocellulosic biomass components

This is the final report from the first phase of this Annex, including the following conclusions and recommendations from the project participants, lead by professor Ann-Sofi Jönsson of Lund University, Sweden: Some recommendations for people who… Read more »

The Role of Process Integration for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in Industry

Report from the IEA Expert Workshop in Berlin on April 4 – 5, 2017. Due to the urgent need for global GHG mitigation, process integration in industry will most probably play an even more important role than traditionally in the… Read more »

The role of industrial biorefineries in a low-carbon economy

Summary and conclusions from the IEA Bioenergy/IEA IETS workshop in Gothenburg, May 2017. Download it here. Read more »

IETS Annual Report 2016

In the IETS Annual Report for 2016 you can find presentations from Annexes on their work and progress respectively. Access the Annual Report here. Read more »

About TCPs

For more information about the IEA Technology Collaboration Programmes, please refer to the IEA website… Read more »

Technology Collaboration Programmes – Highlights and outcomes

This publication provides an overview of the activities and recent accomplishments of the IEA TCPs. Even in the context of an increasingly complex and multi-lateralised global energy landscape, the centrality of the IEA and of… Read more »

Report from Annex XV – Industrial Exces Heat Recovery

Phase 1 of this Annex is finished and has delivered a final report with appendices: Final report – Phase 1, 5 May 2015 + Appendix 1: Climate Consequences of Using Industrial Excess Heat or CHP Prepared… Read more »

Reports from Annex XVI – Energy Efficiency in SMEs

This Annex has delivered one report from each of the four tasks, so far: I. Energy policies and programs towards industrial SMEs Report from Task 1 Description of the country specific context: Energy mix, overall country… Read more »

IETS Annual Report 2015

In the IETS Annual Report for 2015 you can find presentations from Annexes on their work and progress respectively. Access the Annual Report here. Read more »

Technical report: Energy Efficient Separation Systems

Separation systems can represent 40-70% of both capital and operating costs in industry. They also account for 45 % of all the process energy used by the chemical and petroleum refining industries every year. More efficient separation technologies and systems… Read more »

IETS Annual Report 2014

In the IETS Annual Report for 2014 you can find presentations from Annexes on their work and progress respectively. Access the Annual Report here. Read more »

Report from the Process Integration Implementing Agreement (Annex I: Survey and Strategy): A Process Integration Primer

The Implementing Agreement on Process Integration within the International Energy Agency (IEA) was formally started in September 1995, motivated by the recognition thatProcess Integration was not used to its full potential in industry, with significant differences across geographical regions… Read more »

IETS Annual Report 2013

In the IETS Annual Report for 2013 you can find presentations from Annexes on their work and progress respectively. The 2013 Annual Report also dedicates one section to the organisation of the IETS work as a whole, and the importance… Read more »