Green Mediterranean through Solar Driven Decarbonization of Industries (GREENOLIVE)
Al Quds University is proud to participate in GREENOLIVE, an ambitious project funded under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme. This forward-looking initiative addresses one of the Mediterranean’s most urgent challenges: reducing greenhouse gas emissions from industries while boosting innovation, sustainability, and regional cooperation.
What is GREENOLIVE?
GREENOLIVE is a 36-month thematic project that pioneers the use of solar energy for industrial process heating. By integrating a 600 kWe photovoltaic system, advanced Power-to-Heat (P2H) conversion and Thermal Energy Storage (TES) solutions, GREENOLIVE will demonstrate how solar energy can decrease fossil fuel demand in the plastics industry by 18-22%. This ground breaking pilot will be installed at a major polymer producer in Türkiye, serving as a model for other sectors such as textiles, agri-food, and even the residential market.
Key Outcomes
- A demonstration pilot plant showcasing solar-powered process heating at 300°C
- Thermal Energy Storage (TES) developed with locally available waste materials
- A Replication Plan for multiple industries and residential use
- The GREENOLIVE Training Kit (lab-scale replicas and education tools)
- A White Paper with policy and market recommendations for industrial decarbonization
Project Details at a Glance
- Project Name: GREENOLIVE – Green Mediterranean through Solar Driven Decarbonization of Industries
- Programme: Interreg NEXT MED Programme 2021–2027
- Funding: €2.74 million
- Duration: 36 months
- Geographic coverage: Italy, Spain, France, Türkiye, Palestine, Egypt
Meet the Project Partners
GREENOLIVE unites a strong partnership of universities, research centres, industries, and SMEs:
- University eCampus (Italy – Coordinator)
- University of Barcelona (Spain)
- Çukurova University (Türkiye)
- CIEMAT – Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (Spain)
- ASCHEM Petrochemical Industry Co. (Türkiye – Pilot site host)
- R2M Solution (France)
- Al Quds University (Palestine)
- Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) (Egypt)
In addition, 9 Associated Partners including industrial clusters, technology providers, and policy actors will support dissemination and replication.
Join Us on the Journey
GREENOLIVE marks a decisive step towards a low-carbon, self-sufficient and greener Mediterranean industry. By combining renewable energy, circular economy principles, and knowledge transfer, it will generate benefits for businesses, communities, and future generations.
Stay connected with us for news, insights, and opportunities to get involved.
Follow our journey towards industrial decarbonization!
GREENOLIVE website:
https://www.interregnextmed.eu/project-page/greenolive/about/
GREENOLIVE LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenolive-eu-project/
GREENOLIVE X account:
@EU_GREENOLIVE
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