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How efficient is the glass industry?

Status and prospects of energy efficiency in the glass industry are presented. The investigation of energy performance is based on energy data and modelling. Alignment with best practice suggests a sectoral improvement potential of 10 %. Renewable penetration plays a key role for electrification and hydrogen viability.

How much energy does the glass industry use?

From a sectoral perspective, the total energy consumption of the glass industry is estimated to be around 350 PJ in the EU , around 200 PJ in the US , and in the range between 500 and 800 PJ worldwide .

Why is glass important for solar energy?

Despite the abundance of solar radiation , significant energy losses occur due to scattering, reflection, and thermal dissi-pation. Glass mitigates these losses by functioning as a protective layer, optical enhancer, and spectral converter within PV cells.

Why is renewable penetration important in the glass industry?

Renewable penetration plays a key role for electrification and hydrogen viability. The versatility of the method facilitates the extension to hard-to-abate sectors. The significant share of energy-related emissions in the glass industry necessitates robust energy efficiency strategies.

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