Short film presents the project’s vision for solar-powered industrial heat across the Mediterranean. Watch it on YouTube at @GREENOLIVE-interreg-next-med ↗
The GREENOLIVE project has published a new introductory video on YouTube, presenting its innovative approach to decarbonising key industries in the Mediterranean region.
GREENOLIVE addresses a critical challenge: while solar energy is commonly used in industry for temperatures between 80°C and 200°C, sectors like chemicals and plastics manufacturing require much higher heat. To meet this need, the project will pilot a 600 kW photovoltaic plant integrated with Power-to-Heat technology at the facility of ASCHEM Petrochemical Inc. in Türkiye. The system will deliver process heat at 300°C, and is expected to reduce natural gas consumption by 20% at one of the region’s largest international polymer producers.
A central innovation is the use of thermal energy storage made from local waste materials. This allows the system to store excess solar energy for use when sunlight is not available, ensuring continuous heat supply while avoiding the costs of conventional electrochemical batteries.
Beyond the Turkish pilot plant, the project will establish lab-scale replicas as open labs for the textile, agri-food, and residential sectors. Training tools and policy recommendations are also being developed to support energy resilience and cross-border cooperation across the Mediterranean, with activities planned in Egypt, France, Italy, Spain, and Palestine.
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Last Update
11/03/2026
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