Flexby Project

Flexby addresses the critical need for sustainable energy solutions by converting waste materials into valuable biofuels. The feedstock, derived from microalgae and industrial waste, undergoes microwave-assisted pyrolysis to produce three distinct fractions: solid, liquid, and gas. These fractions are then valorised through non-carbon emitting technologies to produce advanced biofuels for heavy transport.

Aligned with the European Commission's Digital Strategy, Flexby includes a strong digitalisation component to enhance cost-efficiency. Artificial intelligence will be employed in data processing to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and move closer to a near-zero carbon emission process.

By promoting a circular economy, recycling biomass residues, and utilising photovoltaic renewable energy, Flexby aims to achieve a comprehensive sustainability assessment. A series of LCA analyses will be conducted to establish an inventory of Flexby flows and their impacts, considering environmental and socioeconomic factors and scrutinising the carbon neutrality of the process.