Two routes to the same tonne of CO2 — at very different cost, speed and risk. The honest sequencing answer is usually «cheaper one first, it funds the other».
| Solar thermal process heat | Industrial heat pumps | |
|---|---|---|
| Abatement cost | €20–60/t | €20–80/t |
| Addresses | 10–30% of LT heat (climate-dependent) | 30–60% of low-temp heat |
| Payback | 4–8 yr | 3–6 yr |
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Verdict: start with Solar thermal process heat — lower €/t and faster payback; bank its savings toward the structural step. Sequencing beats either/or: every tonne the cheap measure removes shrinks the expensive one's required size.
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Boilers, kilns, heat exchangers, valves and steam lines lose energy continuously. Inzonex makes patented (UK GB2508992.1) removable modular insulation — snap-fastened covers engineered per temperature tier, not generic off-the-shelf jackets:
