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The egg industry in Queensland

Queensland's egg production industry had a gross value of $285 million in 2021–22.

Queensland also accounts for around a third of Australia’s total egg production, with the majority occurring in the Darling Downs region, though there are egg farms across the state.

Egg farms are diverse in energy consumption depending on the way the layers are kept. Key energy consumers are lighting, ventilation and the motors that supply feed.

Efficiency opportunities for egg farms are therefore to improve the efficiency of fans and ventilation systems and lighting. The roof structures may allow for incorporation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power generation, which could assist in reducing day-time energy consumption.

The state peak body for the industry is the Queensland United Eggs Producers.

Top energy efficiencies for the eggs industry.

Replace ventilation fans with more efficient units.

Upgrade refrigeration plant with variable speed compressors.

Control system improvements for dust extraction via sensor.

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Darling Downs

Pittsworth Egg Farm

An energy audit showed how improving the current systems can lead to energy and cost savings. The recommendations explored in the audit included replace ventilation fans, upgrade refrigeration plant, control system improvements as well as install a solar PV system.

Energy Savings 29% Cost Savings $817,745

Wide Bay Burnett

Fraser Egg Farm

An energy audit showed how installing solar systems can lead to energy and cost savings.

Energy Savings 29% Cost Savings $11,440

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Financing your energy projects

Once you’ve identified energy savings or renewable energy opportunities for your farm, the next challenge is to find the funds or finance to make it happen.

There are a number of options to either reduce up-front costs or reduce the borrowing costs for the project. These can include new efficient pumps, motors, compressors, vehicles, lights, renewable energy systems and many other products.

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Savings on fuel costs

There are many ways you can reduce farm fuel costs, and many are quick wins, which mean they won’t cost anything to start with, and will save fuel immediately.

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