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Commissioned Solar Heat from Absolicon to combat Drought and Emissions in Kenya

Absolicon has commissioned a 180 kW solar thermal field in Kenya’s largest tea district –– a groundbreaking installation that could transform global tea production. The plant is the world's first to use concentrating solar collectors and thermal storage to dry tea using solar heat. The solar field, financed by NCF, demonstrates how solar energy can protect forests and reduce the environmental impact of tea production.In September 2024, Absolicon commissioned a revolutionary solar thermal installation to showcase how solar heat can be used to dry tea. The 180 kW solar field includes a

Double certification of Absolicon's quality and environmental management system through ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Absolicon announces its certification in two significant ISO standards: ISO 9001 for Quality Management and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management.Achieving these certifications is a milestone for Absolicon, demonstrating the company's maturity and capability to deliver with both high quality and environmental responsibility. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification is globally recognized and establishes credibility and trust among consumers, clients, and business partners. ISO 9001: Quality Management The ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management

Absolicon expands patent protection with US patent for automated quality control

Solar collectors for industrial thermal energy manufactured in Absolicon's production lines undergo automated quality control to guarantee the certified high performance. Absolicon was recently granted a U.S. patent that protects the basic principles of the quality control and is thereby extending the already extensive patent protection for its core technology and production processes.Absolicon's solar collectors consist of a unique technology, based on 20 years of research, for the extraction of thermal energy. The high performance of the solar collectors has been verified by the German

Tetra Pak and Absolicon launch module for clean thermal supply to power Tetra Pak equipment line

Tetra Pak, global food processing and packaging company, has collaborated with Absolicon, Swedish solar thermal company, to offer a standardized solution for sustainable industrial equipment powered by clean thermal energy.Absolicon has designed a scalable solar thermal module that can be integrated with current and new UHT lines and enable a range of decarbonization options, including a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, based on the customer requirement and location. Tetra Pak UHT processing line for high temperature sterilisation of dairy products is the first solution to be

RTC selected Absolicon installation with Colgate-Palmolive as solar thermal case study

The Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) has published a case study of the Absolicon solar thermal rooftop installation for Colgate-Palmolive in Athens, Greece. The case study shows how renewable thermal installations can be win-wins for pursuing both sustainability and financial objectives.RTC is the global coalition for renewable heat. The members are multinational heat users like Unilever, Nike and Pepsico looking to find renewable solutions. Some of the world’s largest companies cooperate with technology suppliers to understand the problems in the market and overcome barriers to

TotalEnergies to get solar heat in a new EU project that granted Absolicon 520 000 Euro

The European Commission grants Absolicon 520,000 euro (approximately 6.2 million SEK) to collaborate with research institutes and energy companies in the INDHEAP consortium to develop a new energy solution that combines solar heat and electricity, which will be tested at the French oil company TotalEnergies.Heat is inexpensive and easy to store compared to electricity, but generating high temperatures is simpler with electricity. The INDHEAP consortium aims to combine both technologies to produce process heat for industries. The 8,5 million euro (100 million SEK) project will uniquely

Absolicon receives 4 million SEK in a major EU project to store heat from summer to winter

Absolicon is part of the consortium USE4HEAT, which has been awarded a total of 9.4 million euro (115 million SEK) by the European Commission to build two innovative seasonal heat storage systems. One of the storage systems will be partially charged by Absolicon's concentrating solar collectors. Absolicon's share of the grant amounts to 340,000 euro (4 million SEK).The new large-scale EU project for storing heat from summer to winter is led by KTH (Royal Institute of Technology), and in addition to Absolicon, it involves 25 partners, including Chalmers, IVL, energy company Veolia, and the

Absolicon is awarded a total of 2.1 million SEK for participation in two new research projects related to solar thermal energy

Absolicon has been awarded funds from the CETP program for two new research projects. 108 000 euro (approx. 1.3 million SEK) to participate in the development of a new receiver tube for concentrating solar collectors and 69 750 euro (approx. 800 000 SEK) to work with the district heating system of the future.The CETP (Clean Energy Transition Partnership) research program brings together 30 countries, including the UK and the US, to create transnational innovation ecosystems to promote the clean energy transition and contribute to the EU's goal of climate neutrality. The projects are smaller

Birra Peroni brews with the heat of the sun using Absolicon solar collectors in Bari, Italy

Starting in summer 2023 Birra Peroni, part of Asahi Group, is brewing with the heat of the sun through the commissioning of Absolicon solar thermal field at Bari production site in Italy. The pilot installation marks a key step towards the decarbonisation of the brewery and Asahi target to become carbon neutral within its breweries by 2030.Enrico Galasso, Managing Director of Birra Peroni: “In line with our long-term sustainability goals, we are committed to go zero emissions in our breweries by 2030. Sustainability performance in our Bari plant is already on the right track and thanks to

Brewing with the Greek sun: Absolicon solar thermal field commissioned at Olympic Brewery’s production site, part of Carlsberg Group

It takes almost three times as much thermal energy as electricity to produce Carlsberg Group’s beer. The end of March marks the start of brewing with the heat of the Greek sun at Olympic Brewery’s production site in Sindos, Salonika, Greece, through the commissioning of Absolicon solar thermal field. The pilot installation marks a key step towards the decarbonisation of the brewery, with potential to accelerate in total Carlsberg Group’s decarbonisation of all breweries by 2030 and its entire value chain by 2040.Katerina Tsintsifa, Integrated Supply Chain Director of Olympic Brewery, stated:

Absolicon sells production line to Canada

Absolicon takes an important step on the road to global presence through the sale of a production line to partner Phoenix Solar Thermal Inc., a CEM Company, in Canada for a value of EUR 4 million. The production line enables local automated production of Absolicon's patented solar collectors, which creates added value such as shorter transports, lower prices and locally adapted solutions. This creates competitive conditions for Absolicon's solar technology. The sale includes a pilot installation of 660 m[2] for hot water application. Production of solar collectors in Canada is planned for

Sisener Ingenieros signs framework agreement with Absolicon to set up Production line for the Iberian Peninsula

Sisener Ingenieros has signed a framework agreement with Absolicon for the installation of a production line for the Absolicon T160 Solar collector in The Iberian Peninsula. Sisener is a company specialized in engineering and consultancy services in the field of energy, its infrastructures and circular economy projects. Sisener Ingenieros has in conjunction with the framework issued a bank guarantee for the subscription fee of € 150,000. The framework agreement prescribes the general principles for the separate agreements to be drawn up, and the steps to be taken before a binding agreement

Important milestone for Absolicon: Selling production line to Egypt

Absolicon takes an important step on the road to global presence through the sale of a production line to partner Creative Power Solutions in Egypt worth 3.7 million euros.  The production line enables local production of Absolicon's patented solar collectors, which creates added value such as shorter transports, lower prices and locally adapted solutions. This creates competitive conditions for Absolicon's solar technology as Creative Power Solutions already has a project that includes 14,000 m[2] solar collectors ready that will be produced in the newly established line in Egypt.Absolicon

Grupo Modelo, part of Anheuser-Busch InBev act on net zero ambition with Absolicon solar heat

Absolicon and Grupo Modelo, part of Anheuser-Busch InBev have signed an agreement for a first solar heat installation in Mexico. Full potential for solar heat installations at Grupo Modelo plants in Mexico exceeds 180 000 m[2]. The initial installation is expected to commence in 2023 using the patented Absolicon T160 technology. Absolicon solar collectors will run industrial brewing processes providing renewable solar energy through a heat purchase agreement. Absolicon will work closely with local production line partner CITRUS JMK S.A DE C.V in Mexico with the installation and local

Absolicon and The Canary Islands Institute of Technology showcase newly commissioned solar thermal installation in Gran Canaria

During 2022 Absolicon installed and commissioned solar thermal at The Canary Islands Institute of Technology, ITC. The installation is built as a model to showcase how the transition from fossil fuel to solar heating can work in Canary Island industries. On December 1[st] industry and research representatives visit ITC in Gran Canaria for a seminar and demonstration of Absolicon technology.The Absolicon installation in the Canary Islands includes an 88 m2 solar thermal field of Absolicon T160 solar collectors located at The Canary Islands Institute of Technology’s (ITC) facilities in Pozo

Planet Soar in France pays SEK 1 million as part of the framework agreement for the acquisition of Absolicon Production line in France

As part of the framework agreement for the acquisition of a robotized production line for concentrating solar collectors, Planet Soar has paid SEK 1 million. This means that Absolicon is now ordering equipment and electronic components to deliver a production line to France.Absolicon has 2022-09-30 published a press release on the payment from Planet Soar. The following is an English translation of that press release Absolicon and Planet Soar have on 11[nd] of January 2021 signed a framework agreement on the acquisition of a robotic production line for concentrating solar collectors in

PepsiCo explores integrating Absolicon solar heat at three plants in South Africa

Absolicon and PepsiCo, Inc. have signed an agreement to start a feasibility study on how to integrate solar heat at three PepsiCo plants in South Africa.Absolicon has 2022-09-15 published a press release on the feasibility study for PepsiCo in South Africa. The following is an English translation of that press release. Starting in autumn of 2022 PepsiCo, Inc, (PepsiCo) will explore how to integrate Absolicon solar heat in food and beverage processing at three plants in South Africa. PepsiCo products are available in more than 200 countries around the world and includes food and

Kenya’s industry turning to mass produced solar concentrators

As fuel prices soar, Kenya is turning to solar concentrators to heat industrial processes. Iberafrica Power (E.A.) Limited in Nairobi, one of Kenya’s leading Independent Power Producers (IPPs), is enjoying the benefits of solar heating since the beginning of May after successful commissioning of a 330 m2 solar installation made by Absolicon and Nairobi-based partner Ariya Finergy, which consisted of Absolicon solar collectors T160. In just a short period of time the field had produced more than 12.7 MWh, operating at very high performances, and confirming expectations on delivery.Absolicon

Birra Peroni go for zero carbon production with concentrated solar heat from Absolicon

Absolicon has 2022-06-16 published a press release on the preparations for a pilot field for Birra Peroni s.r.l. The following is an English summary of that press release. Absolicon is preparing to build a first solar collector field at Birra Peroni brewery in Italy, part of Asahi Group. The solar installation will provide first-hand experience on how Absolicon concentrating solar technology supports Birra Peronis’s commitment to reach a zero carbon production in 2030. The initial installation is a 660 m[2] solar field located in Bari, Italy, providing solar thermal energy for brewery

Absolicon News update March 2022

SWCC in Saudi Arabia receives funds for extended solar installationThe desalination company SWCC has received positive news about financing a project with 660 m2 of solar collectors for desalination in Saudi Arabia. Absolicon has in 2021 installed a pilot plant at a research institute owned by SWCC and the company has now been granted funds to expand with more solar heat. Absolicon and SWCC are now negotiating how and when a possible collaboration could take place as Absolicon is currently focusing on deliveries to Europe. Absolicon visits brewery in the Canary IslandsAbsolicon has

Phoenix Solar Thermal in Canada pays SEK 1 million as part of the framework agreement for the acquisition of North America’s first production line

As part of the framework agreement for the acquisition of a robotized production line for concentrating solar collectors, Phoenix Solar Thermal Inc. (“Phoenix”) pays SEK 1 million. This means that Absolicon is now ordering robots and electronic components to deliver a production line to Canada.Absolicon and Phoenix in Canada have on 2[nd] of November 2021 signed a framework agreement on the acquisition of a robotic production line for concentrating solar collectors in Canada. The robotic production line has the capacity to produce one solar collector every six minutes, equal to 100,000

Absolicon invests in Solis Calor AB and becomes a 20% shareholder

Solis Calor AB, based in Stockholm, has developed a concept for the design, financing and asset management of solar heating systems and energy storage solutions. Absolicon together with the Austrian solar heating company SOLID join the company as founders and will contribute with projects and participate in the board and in the establishment of financial structures for solar heating. The objective is to offer investors the opportunity to invest in infrastructure with long-term cash flow and at the same time contribute to the energy transition.Solis Calor AB is a company that offers energy

Creative Power Solutions signs framework agreement with Absolicon to set up Production line in Egypt

Creative Power Solutions has signed a framework agreement with Absolicon for the installation of a production line for the T160 Solar collector in Egypt. Creative Power Solutions is a Swiss-based power generation technology company, serving the power generation segment. The total sales value covered by the agreement is estimated at € 4-5 million plus a monthly license fee of approximately € 30/sold collector and sales of components. The framework agreement prescribes the general principles for the separate agreements to be drawn up, and the steps to be taken before a binding agreement for the

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