This work demonstrates that the cross-sector integrated energy cluster with the flexible operation of light industrial plants is resilient to uncertainties associated with solar irradiation and natural gas prices as well as heating, cooling, and electricity demand. Under these uncertainties, the optimal flexible operation and design of an integrated cluster comprised of a bakery plant, a brewery, a confectionery plant, a residential building, and a supermarket are compared to the same integrated cluster with steady industrial production rates. Flexible industrial production contributes to an additional 3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 47% reduction in capital costs. [1] Green synthesis of templated porous carbons