Electrification in industry
How do you get started with electrification in industry? Focus on electrifying heat, steam, processes and transport where it delivers value. By combining this with on-site generation, smart control, and specific solutions for industrial transport, you boost your independence and competitive advantage.Electrification in industry
How do you get started with electrification in industry? Focus on electrifying heat, steam, processes and transport where it delivers value. By combining this with on-site generation, smart control, and specific solutions for industrial transport, you boost your independence and competitive advantage.
Challenges in industrial electrification
The technology for industrial electrification already exists. The real challenge lies in implementation: grid capacity, peak power, correct sizing, and the link with on-site generation and control. You don’t just have all that expertise in-house. It’s also important that everything is integrated smoothly,so you get the most from your investment.
Efficient electrification: the logical step
Electrification is becoming the new standard in industry, but it must be done efficiently. This means considering your heat demand, operational profile, and grid capacity:
- Electrify heat, steam, utilities, and drives where it delivers the greatest returns.
- Link your consumption to on-site generation, buffering, and smart control. This gives you better control over costs and demand peaks.
- Avoid oversizing by electrifying based on actual heat demand and process profiles.
- Build gradually, so your production keeps running and your electrification can scale alongside your grid capacity.
Controllable and flexible energy supply
By electrifying efficiently, you comply with CO₂ regulations, avoid ETS charges, and may even qualify for subsidies. The real benefits, however, lie in more predictable energy costs, greater independence, and a stronger competitive position—today and towards 2050.
Electrification only succeeds when your electricity consumption is controllable and flexible. In an environment of grid congestion and rising electricity demand, that’s essential.
Electrification of industrial mobility and logistics
Industrial mobility and logistics are also part of your industrial electrification strategy. Internal transport, trucks, loading and unloading zones, and shore power require a thoughtful approach, tailored to usage profiles and available grid capacity:
- Electrify internal transport, fleet, and logistics applications where it is economically and operationally viable.
- Provide charging infrastructure, truck loading, and shore power based on actual power and charging needs.
- Link charging to on-site generation, energy storage, and smart control to limit peak loads and grid impact.
- Integrate mobility into your energy management so that transport does not hinder your industrial electrification.
The Equans approach
- UNDERSTAND
We gather data and insights, analyse them, and create a plan. With decisions we fully support as your implementation partner. - ACT
We install and manage concrete technical solutions, with a focus on continuity, safety, and feasibility. - ACCELERATE
Our solutions are future-proof and scalable, designed for long-term impact. We stay involved through optimisation and monitoring.
Inspiration and succes stories
Discover how other industrial companies have electrified their processes.
Why Equans?
Your energy transition requires a partner who removes energy complexity, understands how your environment works, and fully masters execution. With 80 years of experience and 9,200 specialists, Equans Belux has all the expertise to secure your company’s future and continuity. From vendor-neutral advice to technical implementation and long-term maintenance — we are there for you, from the boardroom to the site, the plant, or the office. By combining technical solutions with flexible financing models, we accelerate your energy transition and reduce capital investments. Together, we’ll create a tailored roadmap and guide you every step of the way.
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