Industry - Schott pushes ahead with pilot project with electric melting tank
The specialty glass manufacturer Schott is pressing ahead with the pilot project with an electric melting tank. According to the Mainz-based company on Thursday, the parts required for the system are now being procured. The aim is for the furnace to go into operation at the site in Mitterteich, Bavaria, by 2026. Pilot operation is then planned for one year before regular operation for the production of glass for the pharmaceutical industry begins, said Michael Hahn, Head of Melting Research at Schott, in Mainz. According to the company, it is investing around 40 million euros, with funding totaling 14.8 million euros coming from the Federal Ministry of Economics and the EU.
This was preceded by tests of melting with electricity on a smaller scale at Schott. The Group is also testing the use of hydrogen in the highly energy-intensive glass melting process, which requires temperatures of up to 1700 degrees. At present, natural gas is still being used as the energy source. Schott has set itself the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2030.
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- The pilot project with an electric melting tank by Schott is partially funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and the EU, demonstrating Germany's commitment to environmental initiatives within the industry.
- In addition to the pilot project, Schott is also conducting tests on using hydrogen as an energy source for its glass melting process, aiming to reduce its reliance on natural gas and contribute to climate change mitigation.
- The results of the pilot project in Mitterteich, Bavaria, will set an example for the pharmaceutical industry in Rhineland-Palatinate and potentially across the EU, as Schott works towards its goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2030.
- The German Federal Ministry of Economics and the EU recognize the importance of climate initiatives in the industry and are providing funding for the Schott pilot project in Mitterteich, showcasing international cooperation towards a more sustainable future.
Source: www.stern.de
