The ZO.RRO 2 project aims to develop a sustainable, highly available and economical electrical energy supply for industrial processes, particularly for the glass and metal industry in Thuringia. The aim is to convert glass production in Thuringia to renewable energy sources.
Using the Schleusingen site as an example, innovative supply concepts are being researched in order to reduce energy consumption, increase efficiency through direct current plant networks and develop redundancy concepts and emergency power concepts. In addition, methods for energy-based production planning and digital production twins are being developed in order to make optimum use of variable energy availability.
One focus is on the transformation of the grid infrastructure from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) and the development of transferable concepts for other industries. Another goal is the controllability of industrial consumers in order to integrate renewable energies into production in a targeted manner and reduce CO₂-footprint can be optimized.
The contribution of the Electrical Energy Supply department includes
Concept development to ensure grid quality and availability for conversion to all-electric furnaces in the glass industry
Concept development for industrial supply using direct current technology
Development of methods for deriving generic production models
