“Increasing Integration of Solar Thermal Collectors in Industrial Process Heating”
- Industrial sectors such as food and beverage, chemicals, and textiles are increasingly integrating solar thermal systems to meet medium-to-high temperature heating needs, replacing conventional fossil fuel-based systems
- The trend is largely driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and comply with energy efficiency mandates across multiple industries
- In 2023, a textile manufacturer in Gujarat, India installed a solar thermal collector system to reduce its reliance on diesel boilers, cutting fuel costs by 40%
- Governments and environmental agencies are offering specific subsidies and incentives for industrial process heat applications, further encouraging market adoption
- Manufacturers are developing custom solar thermal solutions tailored for industrial operations, supporting higher temperatures and continuous heat supply for process-driven environments
