Work Packages
Effective coordination will ensure resource optimisation, compliance, and milestone delivery through structured activity tracking, risk and quality management, Open Science-aligned data governance.
This work package develops high-fidelity, real-time Reduced-Order Models (ROMs) for ceramic and glass industries, enabling smart integration via seamless Electrolyser Digital Twin (EDT), Process Digital Twin (PDT), and Energy Management System (EMS) interfacing. The models support co-simulation, predictive control, and the digital backbone for performance forecasting, energy optimisation, and decarbonisation analysis. This WP will define the collaborative methodology for design, establishing a plan for iterative workshops among all the stakeholder involved in the design.
The objective is to design and integrate the 220 kW SOEC electrolyser into industrial environments, optimising materials for durability and thermal management using renewable energy and waste heat following a co-creation philosophy where manufacturers, digital tool developers and industrial user collaborate from outset. Heat exchangers will recover 120 kW/h from furnaces to support steam generation. Hydrogen combustion will be assessed for flame stability and emissions. The Electrolyser Digital Twin (EDT) will simulate SOEC behaviour, the Process Digital Twin (PDT) will model process interactions, and the Energy Management System (EMS) will optimise Balance of Plant (BoP) operations and grid integration for efficient, stable performance. Periodical workshops will be organised in order to iteratively achieve the final design of the SOEC and all the interfaces with the industry for its integration.
The objective is the manufacturing of a fully functional SOEC electrolyser prototype, its Balance of Plant (BoP), and integrate heat recovery and Energy Management System (EMS) for efficient and controlled operation. This includes the manufacturing and assembly of the electrolyser, the design and implementation of a heat exchanger for effective waste heat recovery, and the integration of key subsystems such as power supply, control, cooling, and gas handling. Interfaces will be developed to enable seamless communication between the EMS and the electrolyser system. Functional testing will be conducted, and improvements will be implemented based on performance results to ensure robust and scalable operation.
This WP aims to integrate the Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) system into ceramic and glass furnaces, validate the Energy Management System (EMS) for dynamic energy management, and support real-time optimisation. It includes detailed engineering for installation, auxiliary systems [e.g. heat bypass, control, gas skid, Balance of Plant (BoP)], and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with safety planning. The EMS will manage energy flows across the system and provide data for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), ensuring efficient, safe operation under industrial conditions.
The objective of this WP is to validate the novel Net-Zero Technology in real environment addressing i) production of 56 m3/h H2 and 30 m3/h O2 ii) carry out balanced production in smelter incorporating H2 and recovering 120 kwh heat iii) integration in glass furnace.
The objective is to analyse the policy and regulatory adjustments needed to accelerate the adoption of net-zero technologies in energy-intensive industries, ensuring alignment with current legislation and EU climate goals. The WP will identify technical, economic, organisational, and operational barriers to integration, and define sector-specific needs to guide co-design and deployment. Findings will support the development of tailored strategies and tools for effective, scalable implementation of net-zero solutions across industrial contexts.
The objective of this WP is to develop and implement a communication strategy that raises awareness of project goals, activities, and outcomes, while promoting the role of net-zero technologies in decarbonising energy-intensive industries. The WP will identify skill and knowledge gaps related to technology integration and operation, and deliver targeted training materials to build technical, digital, and operational capabilities among industrial workers and engineers. These efforts will support a just and effective transition by equipping the workforce to adopt, manage, and maintain innovative clean technologies.
The objective of this WP is to implement a targeted communication strategy that raises awareness of project goals, activities, and outcomes across key audiences. The WP supports a just and effective transition by equipping the workforce to adopt and manage clean technologies. It will identify and prioritise key exploitable results, assess their uptake potential, and define exploitation pathways through business modelling and go-to-market planning. Proper intellectual property protection will be ensured, alongside a roadmap to maximise post-project impact.