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Industry faces the challenge of significantly reducing its CO₂ emissions while remaining competitive. From wind energy and green hydrogen to innovative processes for the cement industry, we develop technologies that support companies around the world on their path toward more sustainable production.
Powering industrial transformation
Industry is undergoing a transformation. Climate change, rising energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, digitalization and the growing shortage of skilled workers are changing the demands placed on companies worldwide. To remain competitive in the long term and achieve climate targets, innovative technologies are needed to make industrial processes more sustainable and efficient.
The green transformation describes the shift toward a lower-emission industry. It includes converting energy- and CO₂-intensive processes to more sustainable production methods, increasing the use of renewable energy and introducing new technologies for more resource-efficient value creation. No single innovation is enough. Successful industrial decarbonization can only be achieved through the interaction of different technologies.
Why the green transformation is crucial for industry
Transforming industrial value chains is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Production processes need to be further developed, new energy sources must be tapped and existing infrastructure adapted. At the same time, this creates new opportunities for innovative business models, sustainable growth and future-proof jobs.
For companies, the green transformation therefore means far more than reducing emissions. It is an investment in competitiveness, security of supply and long-term economic success.
thyssenkrupp employees at a solar installation: Renewable energy and innovative technologies are key building blocks for the green transformation of industry.
Technologies for a sustainable industry
Decarbonizing industry requires sufficient renewable energy and new technologies that enable it to be used efficiently. This is precisely where thyssenkrupp’s solutions come in. From wind energy and green hydrogen to sustainable chemical processes and CO₂ capture in the cement industry, our companies develop technologies that support the transition toward a more sustainable industry.
Wind energy: How thyssenkrupp rothe erde enables renewable energy
Renewable energy forms the foundation of a sustainable industry. The more electricity is available from wind and solar energy, the faster fossil fuels can be replaced in industrial processes.
Slewing bearings play a crucial role in this. They ensure that wind turbines operate reliably and can efficiently convert wind energy into electrical energy.
Als weltweit führender Hersteller von Großwälzlagern für Windenergieanlagen liefertAs the world’s leading manufacturer of slewing bearings for wind turbines, thyssenkrupp rothe erde supplies components with diameters of up to 25 meters. Among other applications, they are used for nacelle rotation and blade pitch adjustment. They align the turbines precisely with the wind, enabling the reliable generation of electricity from renewable energy.
Every newly installed wind turbine further strengthens the foundation for a lower-emission industry and the production of green hydrogen.
Whether for wind turbines, tunnel boring, or heavy machinery, thyssenkrupp's large-diameter bearings and rings are engineered to meet each customer's specific requirements, delivering reliable performance in demanding applications worldwide.
thyssenkrupp nucera is pioneering green hydrogen on an industrial scale
This green electricity is essential for the production of green hydrogen. In water electrolysis plants, renewable energy splits water into its natural components: oxygen and hydrogen. The result: green hydrogen! A climate-neutral energy carrier that can replace fossil raw materials in numerous industries – without generating any climate-damaging CO₂ emissions.
thyssenkrupp nucera is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrolysis plants for the production of green hydrogen and already manufactures plants on an industrial gigawatt scale. The company’s successful IPO and its inclusion in the SDAX, Germany’s small-cap stock market index, in 2023 demonstrated the potential of the electrolysis business. After all, this technology is one of the most powerful levers for avoiding CO₂ emissions!
thyssenkrupp nucera develops water electrolysis plants for the industrial production of green hydrogen – a key technology for decarbonizing energy-intensive industries.
thyssenkrupp Uhde supplies key technologies for transporting green hydrogen
The challenge: In the future, green hydrogen will primarily be produced in regions where renewable electricity is available at low cost – for example, in South Africa, Australia, Chile or Namibia. Green ammonia is an ideal carrier for transporting it to where it is needed. It has a higher energy density than hydrogen, meaning it can store more energy in less space and can be transported more cost-effectively. Moreover, with around 20 million metric tons shipped each year, ammonia is already the world’s most widely traded chemical. Ships, ports and pipelines – the infrastructure is already in place.
The hydrogen derivatives green ammonia and green methanol can also be used as sustainable feedstocks. This is particularly relevant for the chemical industry, for example in the production of clothing, plastics and pharmaceuticals, as well as synthetic kerosene for aviation fuel.
thyssenkrupp Uhde is one of the world’s leading technology providers in ammonia cracking and in the construction of plants for green ammonia and green methanol. These technologies can unlock the potential of green hydrogen across numerous industries.
Using the proven uhde® ammonia process, thyssenkrupp Uhde develops plants for the efficient and reliable production of conventional and green ammonia – a key technology for the chemical industry and the hydrogen economy.
thyssenkrupp Calvion makes cement production greener
But the transformation does not stop there. The green transformation also extends to industries that inevitably emit CO₂ due to the nature of their processes – such as the cement industry. It accounts for as much as 8% of global CO₂ emissions each year. Alongside the steel and chemical industries, it therefore offers one of the greatest opportunities for significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
This requires the development of new technologies and processes that capture the resulting CO₂ and make it available for use in other processes and industries. Despite its negative reputation, CO₂ itself can also serve as a feedstock for more sustainable processes. This is where thyssenkrupp Calvion comes in. With innovative grey2green technologies such as Oxyfuel, the company is making what was previously unthinkable possible: climate-neutral cement production.
With technologies such as Pure Oxyfuel, thyssenkrupp Calvion develops solutions for lower-emission cement production, supporting the decarbonization of the cement industry.
thyssenkrupp Decarbon Technologies – key technologies for the energy transition
From slewing bearings, electrolyzers, green ammonia and methanol plants to carbon capture and utilization technologies for the cement industry, thyssenkrupp already brings together unique key technologies for the green transformation under one roof. In the future, they will also be united under one name: thyssenkrupp Decarbon Technologies. This marks a complete strategic realignment toward new growth and sustainable success for both us and our customers.