Market-optimized industrial heat. Cheaper than gas. Without the risk.

Lower heat costs, reduced CO₂ emissions and a reliable energy supply: ENERGYNEST power-to-heat solutions enable industrial companies to electrify process heat at or below the cost of natural gas.

Electrifying industrial heat takes more than replacing fossil fuels with electricity. It requires managing power price volatility, ensuring 24/7 availability and protecting operational reliability. Our systems deliver heat only when electricity is economically advantageous — while existing boilers remain available as backup.

 

By acting early, companies reduce exposure to gas price volatility, rising CO₂ costs and regulatory pressure and turn electrification into a financially sustainable infrastructure upgrade rather than a risk.

Does our power-to-heat solution fit your business?

How we make electrification easy for you:

Your power-to-heat system. Done right.

Upgrade your thermal infrastructure and existing boiler with an integrated system combining modular ThermalBattery™ storage, electric heaters and optional steam generators or heat exchangers.

 

Electricity is converted into heat only when it is cheaper than gas, stored and delivered on demand — ensuring reliability, flexibility and long-term cost competitiveness. Our modular system integrates with your current infrastructure, allowing you to switch between electricity and gas based on price, while maintaining the reliability of your existing assets.

Optimize fossil fuels and power your processes with electricity!

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Input (links): Strom aus Wind- oder Solarenergie

Systembestandteile (Mitte): ThermalBattery™ & E-Heizer, sowie Dampferzeuger oder Wärmetauscher – dank Plug-and-Play-Prinzip nahtlos integriert in Ihre bestehenden Prozesse

Output (rechts): Grüne Prozesswärme ODER grüner Prozessdampf (125–350°C)

Our integrated power-to-heat solutions deliver a lower-cost, reliable alternative to fossil-based heat — without exposing your operations to market, performance or investment risk.

Why electrified industrial heat works

We’ve done the math.

ENERGYNEST solutions combine electrification, thermal storage and market optimization into a single, integrated system: designed to deliver industrial heat at lower cost than natural gas, without increasing operational risk.

 

Instead of relying on average electricity prices, we use electricity only when it is economically advantageous, store heat and deliver it when your process needs it. This turns volatile power markets and rising CO₂ prices into a stable, predictable heat supply.

Proof that cheaper-than-gas heat works

Case example: 10 MW hybrid heat system (electricity, gas, thermal storage), Germany

 

This example shows how combining power-to-heat, thermal storage and market optimization turns electricity price volatility into stable, lower-cost industrial heat.

 

Instead of replacing gas entirely, the system uses electricity only when it is cheaper than gas, stores the heat and supplies it when needed — while gas remains available as backup.

What this system delivers

  • Operational impact: 52% electrification of heat
  • ESG impact: 2,700 t CO₂ reduction per year
  • Energy arbitrage: Heat cost reduced from 70 €/MWh to 24 €/MWh
  • Bottom line impact: Annual savings of €2.0 million
  • Speed to ROI: Payback in 2.9 years

The more flexibility is added through storage and market participation, the cheaper the delivered heat becomes.

 

ENERGYNEST systems typically electrify 30–70% of heat demand while delivering 50% fuel cost reduction — without increasing operational risk.

How your savings are created

ENERGYNEST systems generate savings through two compounding mechanisms:

What this system delivers

 

1. Reducing heat procurement costs
We replace part of your gas heat with electricity only during low-price market windows. Your average heat cost drops.

 

2. Generating additional income
Your thermal storage becomes a flexible grid asset. When the grid needs flexibility, the system can offer demand response, participate in balancing markets and even generate revenue without producing heat. Your system earns money while generating heat.

Savings are created by market mechanics, every day.

 

How we configure your solution

With a few data points, we can tell you how much we can save vs. natural gas or your current heat source.

We design every system to deliver measurable cost savings, stable heat supply and reduced CO₂ emissions — without exposing your operations to new technical, market or investment risk.

 

Let’s assess your site

We need:

  • Annual thermal demand (or annual gas consumption)
  • Current gas & electricity bills
  • Required oil temperature / steam pressure
  • Overview of your on-site heat processes
  • Available installation space
  • Available grid connection capacity

Why act now

Your heat is your biggest operating cost. We turn it into a controllable, lower-risk cost base — and a source of value. Industrial heat is no longer just a cost. It becomes a controllable asset.

Unlock new value

Turn flexibility into revenue.
Your thermal storage becomes a grid asset, generating additional income through balancing and flexibility markets without affecting production.

Take control of your heat costs

Stabilize your cost base.
Electrify heat only when electricity is cheaper than gas and store it for later use — reducing exposure to volatile fuel and CO₂ prices.

Become more resilient

Hedge fuel and market risk. Fuel switching and storage protect you from global LNG price swings, grid congestion and regulatory shocks.

Secure your competitive edge

Build cost leadership into your production.
Lower, more predictable heat costs directly improve margins, pricing power and long-term competitiveness.

Strategic compatibility: How ENERGYNEST fits your current energy strategy

Whether you have long-term gas contracts or recently commissioned assets, ENERGYNEST fits your electrification timeline. Our modular approach allows for a phased transition:

 

  • Immediate hedging: Start by offsetting 30% of your gas exposure today.
  • Asset life extension:  Reduce the load on your gas boilers, extending their operational life while lowering CO₂-related costs.
  • Market agility: Switch between electric heat and gas backup based on real-time price signals, giving you the ultimate hedge against energy market volatility.

We electrify businesses across a wide range of industries

Industries such as chemicals, glass, paper and food processing rely on secure, cost-efficient heat. Our systems deliver reliability, savings and flexibility — without operational risk.

Chemicals

Paper

Food

Glass

Steel

Cement

Together with tesa, we are implementing a large-scale power-to-heat plant with integrated heat storage in Hamburg, which will provide a significant portion of the energy-intensive process steam generation in a climate-neutral manner in the future.

Find out in just 4 simple steps how our modular, scalable and ready-to-run energy storage solution can electrify your process heat

Together with our partner network, we deliver our solutions either as Heat-as-a-Service with zero upfront investment, or as turnkey EPC projects, depending on your financial, operational and ownership preferences.

The heart of our energy solutions: ThermalBattery™

Robust

Temperature up to 390°C | Pressure up to 100+ bar

Standardized

Up to 2 MWhth (20 feet)

High efficiency

Thermal efficiency > 95 %

Maintenance-free

No moving parts; Lifetime: up to 30+a

Easy to install

Plug & Play standard 20 foot ISO shipping container

Rapid decarbonisation

CO2 payback: after 2 months

Flexible

Thermal oil or steam as heat transfer fluid

Easily scalable

Modular system from 3 MWh to > 1,000 MWh

Power-to-heat system FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a power-to-heat system with storage more economical than a standalone electric boiler?

A power-to-heat system with thermal storage allows electricity consumption to be decoupled from heat demand over time. The storage can be charged when electricity prices are low or when renewable power is available in larger volumes. The stored heat can then be used independently of these conditions for the production process.

 

A standalone electric boiler, by contrast, operates in direct response to current heat demand. Electricity must be consumed at the exact moment heat is required, which significantly limits the ability to shift loads or take advantage of favourable market conditions.

 

Thermal storage therefore adds operational flexibility. Electricity can be sourced strategically at economically favourable times, while maintaining a stable heat supply for production.

What happens if electricity prices are higher than gas prices? What happens during prolonged periods of high electricity prices?

The operation of a power-to-heat system is aligned with economic conditions. The system is used only when electricity is available at price levels that make its use for heat generation economically viable.

 

When electricity prices are high, heat generation can be automatically reduced or temporarily paused. In such cases, existing boilers continue to supply the process.

 

As the existing heat supply remains in place, no additional economic risk is introduced to plant operations. Electrification of process heat takes place only during periods when it is economically beneficial.

How quickly do CO₂ and investment payback occur?

Payback periods depend strongly on site-specific conditions. Key factors include the electricity price structure, the plant’s heat demand profile, and the available operating hours.

 

In industrial projects, the CO₂ payback of the storage technology is typically achieved within a few months. The investment in the system often reaches payback within approximately three to five years. Additional revenue potential may arise from leveraging flexibility in the electricity market, for example through participation in ancillary services.

What delivery models are available for ENERGYNEST’s power-to-heat solution?

ENERGYNEST offers two main implementation models:
Heat-as-a-Service
  • ENERGYNEST finances, builds, and operates the system
  • The customer pays only for the heat delivered
  • No upfront investment required
Turnkey EPC
  • ENERGYNEST designs and delivers the complete system
  • The customer invests and owns the asset
  • The customer retains the full benefit of cost savings

How does the economic performance evolve with increasing electrification?

As electrification increases, a larger share of total heat demand can be covered by cost-competitive electric heat. Larger systems and storage capacities enhance flexibility in the electricity market. A larger thermal storage enables greater load shifting, allowing electricity to be used more extensively during favourable market periods.

 

This can further reduce the average cost of heat. At the same time, dependence on fossil fuels declines as a growing share of heat supply is provided electrically.

When is ENERGYNEST not economically viable?

A power-to-heat solution with ThermalBattery™ is most economically viable where there is continuous or regularly recurring heat demand and sufficient electrical infrastructure. In some cases, however, its use may be less attractive from an economic perspective.

 

This applies, for example, when annual heat demand is very low. Limited or insufficient electrical connection capacity can also constrain economic performance, as system operation requires adequate grid capacity.

 

Applications where process heat is needed only for very short periods or in highly irregular patterns are also less suitable. In such cases, the benefits of thermal storage can only be leveraged to a limited extent.

 

In addition, economic viability may be reduced if the required process temperatures are significantly above the system’s technical operating range.

How does the system perform under grid constraints?

The system can be flexibly adapted to the available grid capacity at a given site. Charging times can be controlled to account for existing grid constraints or internal load management requirements.

 

The integrated thermal storage also allows electricity consumption to be shifted to grid-friendly time windows. Power can be drawn when sufficient grid capacity is available or when the plant’s load profile permits.

 

In this way, the system can contribute to overall grid stability. In many cases, its operational flexibility even reduces grid strain by avoiding peak loads and shifting electricity consumption over time.

What is the lead time for installing a ThermalBattery™?

(assume: delivery of materials + construction)

 

The lead time for installing a ThermalBattery™ is typically 12-15 months after the contract is signed. This period includes the completion of the ThermalBattery™ design, preparation and shipment of key components, and the entire construction process, which involves civil works and cold commissioning. The exact duration may vary depending on the project's size and location, but all necessary steps are accounted for within the specified lead time.

What determines the cost of a power-to-heat system with thermal storage?

The material costs of our base storage modules depend on the actual storage capacity and specific project conditions. This includes the storage medium, the containment of the medium and the means to input and extract heat from the medium. This also needs to take into account local EPC costs which tend to vary significantly from one project to another. The total system cost will therefore vary depending on its size, functionality, subcomponents, and geographic location.

What are the carbon emissions associated with building a ThermalBattery™?

CO2 emissions are highly context-dependent and vary greatly from project to project. What is certain is that their impact will generally not be significantly greater than that of cement. A conservative overall estimate comes to a total emission of 15 kg per kWh of storage capacity. The GHG intensity of electricity production differs significantly from one Member State to another. However, the average GHG emission intensity of electricity generation in EU is about 250 g/kWh. A rough estimate for recovery of CO2 emissions for a ThermalBattery™ is two to three months. Therefore, regardless of the type of project, the ENERGYNEST ThermalBattery™ will quickly recover its carbon footprint. The ThermalBattery™ is a smart and cost-effective solution for reducing CO2 emissions in heat-intensive industries.