The food & beverage manufacturing industry faces a heating problem. Quite literally.
With over 80% of its energy demand tied to thermal processes, this sector is under increasing pressure to decarbonize — not only to comply with EU regulations, but to remain resilient against volatile fossil fuel markets. From pasteurization and sterilization to drying and baking, most key processes fall between 60–200°C, with a substantial portion requiring temperatures between 100–300°C.
Suncom Energy offers a solution with SunFleet, a scalable and integrated platform combining Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST), Power 2 Heat (P2H), and Thermal Energy Storage (TES). Together, these technologies deliver reliable, cost-effective, and fossil-free heat tailored to industrial needs.
The Heat Challenge in Food & Beverage: Urgent Pain Points
Across Europe, food manufacturers share a common set of concerns:
- Rising energy costs and fuel price volatility
- Pressure to reduce Scope 1 emissions
- Aging gas-fired infrastructure
- Uncertainty about grid dependence and electrification timelines
- Need for secure, dispatchable heat — not just when the sun shines
Your business can’t pause for the climate transition. But what if your heat system could accelerate it?
Introducing SunFleet by Suncom: Decarbonizing Heat at Scale
SunFleet is designed to address these exact pain points — without requiring disruptive operational overhauls. Here’s how:
Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST)
- Direct solar-to-heat conversion at temperatures up to 400°C
- Ideal for southern climates with high DNI (Direct Normal Irradiance)
- No CO₂ emissions, no grid dependency
Power 2 Heat (P2H)
- Converts renewable electricity into high-efficiency heat
- Smart integration with grid and PV systems
- Perfect for industrial zones with grid access or PPAs
Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
- Stores heat during off-peak or sunny hours
- Releases it when needed — day or night
- Reduces reliance on backup fossil fuels
Spain: Solar Heat as a strategic advantage
With abundant solar radiation, Spain is uniquely positioned to lead the solar heat revolution. SunFleet for Spain focuses on CST + TES to meet industrial temperatures between 100–300°C — matching key processes like evaporation, sterilization, and baking.
In Suncom’s pilot projects across Spain, CST systems are achieving up to 60% fossil heat replacement, with TES extending availability into evening hours, a game-changer for continuous operations.
Opportunity for Spain-based decision-makers:
- Slash fuel bills
- Unlock renewable heat subsidies
- Future-proof operations against carbon pricing
- Achieve high-impact ESG goals without grid constraints
Contact Joost Korver for a cost-benefit simulation and discover how much you can save.
