Germany’s energy transition is accelerating. In 2024, 59.4% of the electricity fed into the grid came from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and hydro power. This shift is a crucial milestone on the path to national and European climate targets – and it’s also an environmental necessity especially for the chemical industry, one of the most energy-intensive sectors. To meet ambitious climate goals and comply with increasingly strict regulations, the industry must drastically reduce its carbon footprint. This requires a fun-damental transformation of its energy supply and production processes.
At the same time, the expansion of renewable energy also brings challenges: the num-ber of so-called zero-euro hours - times when electricity prices drop to zero or even neg-ative due to oversupply - has been rising steadily. Conversely, frequent price spikes occur when renewable generation dips, leading to increased price volatility on the spot market. For energy-intensive industries like chemicals, this volatility complicates cost planning and threatens competitiveness.
To navigate these challenges, the chemical industry must leverage digital solutions and AI computing power to optimize energy consumption, reduce emissions, and manage costs dynamically.
How can tesa implement its energy strategy while keeping costs under control within an increasingly dynamic market environment? This question lies at the heart of tesa’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
