CASE STUDY measures to ensure machines are switched off over weekends and holidays.
“ Ndustrial is a powerful tool for helping businesses understand their energy intensity— the amount of energy, emissions and cost required for one unit of production,” added Shawn.“ We are only just scraping the surface of what the software is capable of.”
The next major project for the Florence team is a huge solar farm with 1500 panels across three acres, capable of generating 840 kWac of electricity – edging the plant towards self-sufficiency and eliminating its monthly electricity bill of up to $ 15,000.
Playing the long game
Shockey said:“ You need to play the long game when it comes to investing in renewables. There is a plethora of fast-moving new technology in this space, so it pays off to do your research, get good advice and make sure you select the correct long-term solution the first time.
“ Alongside the solar farm, we will be introducing the latest Battery Energy Storage System( BESS) solutions to ensure a consistent, uninterrupted supply of electricity even when the sun isn’ t shining. You’ ve got to be patient and vigilant with this type of project but ultimately the effort pays off.” p
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