Betolar studied the circular economy use of ashes generated from Alva-yhtiöt energy production using the SidePrime analysis service
Betolar Plc
Press Release
3 February 2025 at 08:15 A.M. EET
Betolar studied the circular economy use of ashes generated from Alva-yhtiöt energy production using the SidePrime analysis service
Betolar conducted a commercial AI-assisted research project for Alva-yhtiöt. The project examined the ashes generated from energy production and mapped their potential for use as a cement-replacing binder material, for example in construction, infrastructure, and mining industries.
"It has been great to work on this project. Alva's long background in energy-efficient and sustainable energy production, as well as their goal of carbon neutrality, make them an excellent forward-looking partner in exploring circular economy options," says Olli Kilpeläinen, VP Data Platform & Ecosystem at Betolar.
The project analyzed several different types of ashes generated through various combustion processes. The analysis of the ashes utilized Betolar's AI-assisted SidePrime service, which allows for more efficient and comprehensive analysis of industrial side streams and their potential compared to traditional methods. The visualization of the analyzed data enabled an efficient and approachable way to compare the different properties and potential of materials generated from different processes.
"We are constantly exploring different ways to utilize the surplus ashes from our processes. We found Betolar's service an easy way to map out the various possibilities of the circular economy and bring us new perspectives on options. The service also provided an easy way to compare the impact of different processes on the utilization potential of the resulting materials," says Janne Hakonen, Operations Manager at Alva-yhtiöt.
Thanks to the project, it will be possible to utilize Alva's ashes in the future through Betolar's material network.
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For more information:
Tuija Kalpala, CEO, Betolar Plc, [email protected], tel.+358 50 567 6608
Olli Kilpeläinen, VP Data Platform & Ecosystem, Betolar Plc, [email protected], tel. +358504801146
About Betolar
Betolar is a circular economy enabler and materials technology specialist, providing innovative solutions to help use industrial sidestreams to produce low-carbon and cement-free products for the mining and construction sectors. Betolar's mission is to help reduce carbon emissions and the use of virgin resources in mining and construction.
Betolar's circular economic innovations significantly reduce CO2 emissions from cement use and the use of virgin raw materials by utilizing industrial sidestreams. Betolar is continuously developing its low-carbon Geoprime solution for the mining, metals and construction industries. In addition, Betolar's AI-based data platform creates value from industrial side streams and accelerates solution development. The SidePrime analytics service, based on the data platform, maps the potential for utilization of industrial side streams and waste. For more information, visit www.betolar.com