CEFS (the European Association of Sugar Manufacturers) represents companies that process sugar beet in Europe. These businesses, mainly located in rural areas, operate as energy-intensive biorefineries and follow a seasonal production cycle of 3 to 5 months per year. 
To achieve a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the sector is investing in energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy. But how can this ambitious goal be met? Cogeneration is the key solution: it not only allows wastewater and processing residues to be used for biogas production but also enables the combined generation of electricity and heat, improving overall process efficiency. Learn more about how cogeneration can support the sector in this video interview.