Queensland Poultry Farms
Energy Savings: 37% | Cost Savings: $53,223 | Capital Cost: $566,069 | CO2 Savings: 182 | Project Status: proposed
Industry:
Poultry
Location:
Queensland
Pump Type:
Not applicable
Irrigation Type:
Not applicable
Technology:
Heating, Lighting, Motors and Fans, Solar Power and Renewables
The total energy consumption from the two farms was 599,314kWh at an annual cost of $ 125,283 resulting in emissions of 485 tonnes of CO2-e per annum.
- Heating Ventilation and Cooling– (HVAC). Maintenance and upgrades of condenser motor, VSD, ventilation fan and heating.
- Lighting and General- Replacement and retrofitting of lights with LEDs, infrastructure upgrades to facilitate efficiency gains and general management changes.
- Solar Systems- Ranging in size from 5-100kW.
- Solar and Batteries–One large scale system was recommended and shown in a separate case study HERE
Table 1. Technology Recommendations and Savings in the Poultry Industry.
| Recommendation | Total | Energy Savings (kWh) | Cost Savings ($) | Capital Cost ($) | Average Payback (Years) | Emission Reduction (tCO2-e) |
| HVAC | 5 | 172,125 | 42,725 | 495,600 | 9 | 140 |
| Lighting and General | 1 | 6,717 | 2,015 | 24,569 | 12 | 5 |
| Solar Systems | 1 | 45,990 | 8,483 | 45,900 | 5.4 | 37 |
Total |
7 | 224,832 | 53,223 | 566,069 | 8.8 | 182 |
| Total Recommendations (all sectors) | 665 | 7,459,015 | 2,817,342 | 12,784,670 | 6.85 | 6,042 |
Table 1 highlights the potential energy savings of 224,832kWh identified in the audits.
Including production benefits, a saving of $53,233 and an estimated 182 tonnes of CO2-e could be realised per annum. At a capital cost of $566,069, the average payback was 8.8 years.
Table 2. Pre and Post Audit Metrics.
| Metric | Pre-Audits | Post- Audits | Reduction (%) |
| Energy Consumption (kWh) | 599,314 | 374,482 | 37 |
| Energy Costs ($) | 125,283 | 72,050 | 42 |
| Emissions (tCO2-e) | 485 | 303 | 37 |
As the installation of the recommendations is made within the industry, measurement and verification will be undertaken, and case studies will be updated to include the actual energy savings.
Energy Efficiency for your Industry and Business
An energy audit is a great way for a business to cut costs, reduce emissions and boost productivity.
The Energy Savers Plus Extension Program was delivered by the Queensland Farmers' Federation with support and funding from the Queensland Department of Energy and Public Works.
