We are publishing the report “Energy Efficiency and Energy Security. Technologies for Industry”

Today, companies are increasingly seeking energy independence, operational resilience, and competitive advantage. Rising energy prices, disruptions in grid supply, and the implementation of new regulations mean that for energy-intensive businesses, energy efficiency is no longer viewed solely as optimization – it has become a core element of strategic risk management and production continuity.

In response to these challenges, we have prepared the DB Energy report: “Energy Efficiency and Energy Security. Technologies for Industry” – a practical guide showing how to select technologies and in what sequence to implement them in order to simultaneously:

• reduce energy costs and consumption,
• enhance supply security and resilience to disruptions,
• carry out decarbonization in a technically sound and economically viable manner.

The report is addressed to industrial companies that have already completed an energy audit and are now facing key investment decisions. It is designed both for technical directors, maintenance managers, and plant energy managers – who work daily with infrastructure and understand its limitations – and for board members and finance teams responsible for investment decisions who may not always have a technical background. The former group understands the technologies in depth, the latter requires structured strategic context – this report bridges both perspectives.

We analyze the current market and regulatory environment, including the impact of the Fit for 55 package, the new EED directive, and expanding reporting obligations. We also demonstrate the role of an energy audit as the starting point for building a multi-year roadmap for a plant’s energy transition.

Our experience clearly shows that energy efficiency today is not only a response to cost pressure or regulatory requirements, but a foundation of business security and stable corporate growth.

From cogeneration to SMRs – technologies in practice: what to implement first to ensure savings accumulate rather than undermine previously deployed measures.

In one place, we discuss the technologies and scenarios most frequently appearing in real investment plans of industrial facilities – with commentary on when they make sense, when they do not, and what to watch out for when selecting specific solutions.

The report covers key technologies for industry, including:

• cogeneration and trigeneration,
• waste heat recovery,
• modern industrial refrigeration,
• heat generation sources,
• renewable energy installations (RES – photovoltaic and wind power),
• energy storage systems (BESS – Battery Energy Storage Systems),
• biogas and biomethane plants,
• small modular reactors (SMR – Small Modular Reactors),
• energy management systems and ISO 50001.

Each technology is analyzed in terms of its impact on energy self-sufficiency, operational stability, system flexibility, and regulatory compliance. We also highlight situations where a given technology may not be the optimal solution, emphasizing the importance of reliable measurement data and proper capacity sizing.

The report was created in cooperation with recognized industry partners, including experts from BRIDGE Foundation, Olesiński i Wspólnicy, EY Polska and DISE Energy.

Together, we demonstrate that energy investments are now strategic decisions that influence operating costs, resilience to market risks, and a company’s long-term competitive position.

We believe this report will become a practical guide for many companies navigating technologies that can form the foundation of modern, secure, and energy-efficient industry.