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Building a water-smart industry: How an EU project aims to save water in ceramics and chemicals sectors
Saving on water in industrial processes can help reduce costs and protect against concerns of water scarcity. Innovation is taking place in the ceramics and

Final Video “Europe’s Hidden Power: Turning Waste Heat into Profit!”
The manufacturing sector in Europe is facing an escalating crisis. Energy prices have surged by up to 40% since 2022, and the heavy use of

New Video: How a Box Conserves 6 GWh of Energy per Year In an Italian Ceramics Factory
The ceramics industry is a huge economic sector, worth over €30 billion each year in Europe, but its success demands immense energy and water. Making

iWAYS Final Conference at SEEP2025
On 28 July, the iWAYS project held its event as a dedicated symposium at the International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection (SEEP) conference.

New Video: Sustainable Steel – Innovations in Heat & Water Recovery for a Greener Industry
At the Tubacex steel plant in Spain, a new system is transforming waste heat and water into valuable resources. Developed through the EU-funded iWAYS project,

Turning Waste into Watts: Inside the iWAYS Project’s Heat Recovery Revolution
The efficient recovery and utilization of waste heat represents a significant potential for enhancing energy sustainability in energy-intensive industries. The EU-funded iWAYS project is actively

No drop wasted: How Alufluor is using iWAYS tech to recover heat and water
Alufluor AB, based in Landskrona, Sweden, is one of the few European producers of aluminium fluoride, a key material used in aluminium smelting. The company’s

Innovative Heat and Water Recovery System Installed at Spanish Steel Plant to Boost Sustainability
In a significant advancement towards sustainable industrial practices, engineers of the iWAYS partner Tubacex have successfully installed the second Heat Pipe Condensing Economiser (HPCE) at

How a Swedish Chemical Plant Pioneers in Recycling Their Waste Stream
In Helsingborg, Sweden, aluminium fluoride producer Alufluor is testing a new technology to recover energy, water and materials from waste streams in the chemical production

Video interview: How New Technology Can Allow factories Without Chimneys
This interview with Professor Hussam Jouhara, Scientific Technical Director of the iWAYS project, explores the development of the Heat Pipe Condensing Economiser (HPCE). Jouhara discusses

How new technology can allow factories without chimneys
This interview with Professor Hussam Jouhara, Scientific Technical Director of the iWAYS project, explores the development of the Heat Pipe Condensing Economiser (HPCE). Jouhara discusses

Innovative system recovers heat, water and material from industrial waste streams
The first innovative Heat Pipe Condensing Economiser (HPCE) has been commissioned and is running at our project partner Alufluor AB in Sweden. The aluminium fluoride