From certifying energy experts and verifying products to data analysis and system modelling, RISE offers services that help you navigate the energy transition. We enable cost-effective savings that both meet climate targets and manage power peaks.
Electrification and the transition to a sustainable energy system are placing new demands on society. There are many challenges: power shortages in the grids, rising energy costs, increased load from electrification, and the need to reduce emissions while maintaining living standards. Meeting climate targets and managing power peaks requires both technical solutions and behavioral changes.
RISE helps property owners, industry, municipalities and energy companies navigate the energy transition. Through certification, testing and development of new technical solutions, system analyses and support in policy development, RISE enables cost-effective energy savings that contribute to both climate goals and increased system flexibility.
Energy optimisationRISE creates meeting places where property owners, industry, municipalities and energy companies collaborate on energy efficiency. Through our networks, we promote dialogue on technical solutions, behavioural changes and policies that balance climate goals with social sustainability.
RISE brings together expertise in energy efficiency, system analysis, AI optimisation and user behaviour. Our experts help you meet power shortages, optimise district heating and develop flexibility solutions when electrification increases the load and emissions need to be reduced.
In our pilot projects and demo environments, you can test energy communities, low-temperature district heating and flexibility solutions in real environments together with property companies, municipalities and energy companies. Here, solutions are developed and verified before full-scale implementation.
Through research and development projects, RISE is driving forward the development of energy efficiency. From AI algorithms for district heating optimisation and energy communities to tools for power forecasting, solutions are being created that enable a sustainable energy transition.
By applying groundbreaking heat pump technology to one of the most energy-intensive drying processes, industries can drastically reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This innovation paves the way for greener manufacturing methods, enabling companies to adapt to climate targets while achieving greater operational efficiency.
Drying is among the most energy-intensive industrial processes with 13–35TWh annually in Sweden. One standard gypsum board (3m² area) requires 24kWh energy, with 67% (16kWh/m²) used for drying. This energy could heat a Swedish home for 6–9 hrs in winter. The MVR4G-DRY solution aims to recycle 50% of drying energy and proves its efficiency through commercial validation. It utilizes water/steam as an eco-friendly refrigerant and integrates an additional n-pentane heat pump to boost heat recovery efficiency. With an IP protected technology, the solution offers a MVR HP as an sustainable alternative by replacing the conventional gas-fired boilers, cutting 16000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. This transition saves SEK 1,450 per ton under Sweden’s 2024 Carbon Tax and contributes 0.45% toward Sweden's 2030 emission reduction targets. By adopting this solution, Sweden will strengthen its position as a leader in sustainability, advancing its goal of net-zero emissions by 2045.
The MVR HP system has a capacity of 10.5 MWth, comprising seven advanced steam compressors and delivering seven temperature levels with a maximum of 210 °C with a lift of 160 °C. Typical industrial MVR HP systems offer temperature ranges from 140 °C to 180 °C with a boost of 40–100 °C, as noted in the case studies published by the IEA Annex 58 project “High-temperature HP”. Achieving 210 °C places this solution among the high-performance models, suitable for energy-intensive drying processes. Based on the results of Annex 58, it was found that the manufacturing of a 1.0 MWth MVR HP could cost between 0.8 and 1.0 million euros, excluding installation, commissioning and grid connection costs. This corresponds to 50% to 60% of the total project cost, excluding the costs of the dryer and other equipment. The MVR HP system will achieve a total coefficient of performance (COP) of at least 2.0, outperforming fossil fuel boilers (efficiency: 0.95–0.97) and electric boilers (efficiency: 0.99–1), and reduce specific energy consumption.
RISE has expertise in industrial energy efficiency, energy audit, and energy management. Our experts have experience in supporting and collaborating with companies in different industries, both in direct projects as well as innovative research in the field.
Industrial energy management aims to improve the energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. It includes everything from investing in new, energy efficient technology to organisational management and can, for example, involve:
The first step in succesful energy management is often to carry out an energy audit. The main parts of an energy audit consist of allocating energy use to support and production processes and identify energy efficiency measures. Many companies are subject to legal requirements for periodic energy surveys. RISE can conduct energy audits according to European and international standards that comply with the Law on energy audits of large enterprises (EKL) as well as the legal requirements for companies covered by the revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). RISE also has experience in supporting industry on how to participate in ancillary services for the electricity grid and to perform flexibility mapping in industry.
A tool for implementing industrial energy management is ISO 50001, where RISE can help both with advice on implementing ISO 50001 or certifying an existing energy management system. RISE cannot be both an advisor and a certifier for the same individual company.
Uncertainty about electricity and power availability can create major obstacles to development – from industrial establishments that fail to housing projects that are slowed down. For municipalities and regions, this can entail a serious risk of lack of growth and stagnation in a geographical area. At RISE, we offer a solution that enables estimation of tomorrow's electricity use with the help of a power forecasting tool.
A lack of electricity and/or power may cause industry to be forced to choose other areas for its investments, housing construction is at risk of stalling, and critical needs such as charging infrastructure for electric cars may remain undersized. Uncertainties in electricity network development make local and regional planning more difficult, which can lead to the entire development of society lagging behind.
With our power forecasting tool, you can estimate how electricity use and power needs are developing in your geographical area. The tool is based on an interactive map and is based on data on the development of:
The power forecast extends until 2040 and gives you the opportunity to plan both short-term and long-term, whether it is municipal energy plans, discussions about grid reinforcement or a basis for new establishments.
By using the power forecasting tool, you can create an understanding and conditions for possible effects of growth on the electricity system. With the help of the tool, data can be created that increases the opportunities to:
This is your opportunity to drive development in the right direction and strengthen the competitiveness of your geographical area.
We help you understand your area's electricity and power needs. We produce a tailor-made analysis that gives you the knowledge base you need to plan for sustainable growth and development.
Fill out the form below or get in touch directly to get started. Together, we help you create the conditions for an electricity grid that meets tomorrow's needs.
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