Energy and Emissions Management Project

Project Description

The Energy and Emissions Management Project is located in a town within metropolitan Perth, spanning 17.62 km² and home to approximately 38,000 residents. With rapid population growth projected to reach 56,000 by 2036 and potentially surpassing 100,000 by 2050, this area is highly sought after due to its proximity to the CBD, Swan River foreshore, and a major entertainment precinct. Arnowa’s objective in this project is to enhance energy and emissions management for this vibrant and expanding community.

Project Summary

Arnowa is responsible for establishing an Energy and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) to track and manage energy, water, gas, waste, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The project also includes the development of a utility management system, the design and supervision of three new 100 kW solar PV systems, and the monitoring of existing systems. A customized carbon emissions dashboard will provide reporting, data management, and analytical tools to ensure effective monitoring and decision-making.

Challenges

The project faces challenges in integrating data from various sources, such as utility records and internal data, into a cohesive monitoring system. Additionally, categorizing the town’s assets for emissions tracking (Scope 1, 2, and 3) and gathering historical data for ongoing updates pose difficulties. Assessing current solar PV systems and determining sub-metering needs are critical for future energy management.

Objective

Arnowa’s primary objective is to create and maintain a comprehensive ESMS that tracks and manages energy, water, gas, fuel, and emissions. The project also aims to optimize the town’s solar energy systems and implement an advanced carbon emissions dashboard for real-time insights and sustainability planning.

Solutions

Arnowa’s solution includes real-time monitoring of energy, water, gas, and emissions data, as well as managing two 100 kW solar PV systems. In addition, three new 100 kW solar PV systems are being designed and implemented with integrated solar management. The system leverages advanced analytics and AI for resource planning, predictive maintenance, and fault detection, ensuring operational efficiency. Arnowa’s scalable and agile ESMS is designed to accommodate additional components and sites, future-proofing the town’s energy and sustainability initiatives.

Results

The project is expected to significantly reduce carbon emissions while achieving all objectives within the designated time and budget. Arnowa’s system delivers smart monitoring, control, and analytics, aligning with the project goals and providing substantial value in the journey towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient community.

Location

• Town within metropolitan Perth, Australia, with a population of approximately 38,000

Challenge

• Integrating data from various sources into a cohesive monitoring system
• Categorizing assets for emissions tracking (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
• Assessing current solar PV systems and determining sub-metering needs

Metering Hardware

• Real-time monitoring of energy, water, gas, and emissions data
• Management of two existing and design of three new 100 kW solar PV systems
• Customized carbon emissions dashboard for reporting and analytical tools

Results

• Significant reduction in carbon emissions while meeting project objectives within time and budget
• Implementation of smart monitoring, control, and analytics, enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency for the community