Energy Efficiency Across Breweries 2023 – Australia

Project Description

Arnowa initiated a project aimed at elevating the operational efficiency of breweries in Australia, focusing on significant reductions in utility expenses while optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. The project involved the implementation of a state-of-the-art Energy Management System (EMS) designed to enhance overall performance within these facilities.

Project Summary

The primary goal of the project was to implement a smart energy management system that would efficiently monitor and manage energy consumption in selected breweries. By addressing challenges such as unregulated consumption and high energy bills, the EMS aimed to provide breweries with insights into their energy usage patterns, enabling informed decisions that optimize costs and enhance operational efficiency.

Challenges

The project faced several challenges, including the lack of a proper energy management system and framework, leading to uncontrolled energy consumption. High energy bills indicated potential wastage, while limited awareness of energy usage patterns hindered the breweries’ ability to optimize their operations. The absence of real-time energy monitoring and control exacerbated these issues, highlighting the need for a comprehensive solution.

Objective

The objective of the project was to design and install an EMS that would offer real-time data monitoring, proactive energy management, and predictive maintenance capabilities. By establishing consumption thresholds and integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DER), Arnowa sought to empower breweries to optimize their energy consumption and reduce operational costs effectively.

Solutions

To tackle the identified challenges, Arnowa implemented an advanced Energy Management System (EMS) that provided real-time monitoring and precise management of energy consumption within the breweries. The EMS featured predictive maintenance and smart anomaly detection capabilities, enabling early identification of equipment issues and minimizing downtime. It also offered asset-specific energy consumption analysis and transparent reporting on energy costs, fostering informed decision-making. The system’s seamless integration of DER enhanced sustainability efforts by facilitating the incorporation of renewable energy sources into brewery operations.

Results

The implementation of Arnowa’s EMS led to a marked reduction in peak-hour energy consumption, contributing to lower overall usage and significant cost savings. The system enabled prompt detection and resolution of unexpected energy spikes, preventing unscheduled downtime. Real-time monitoring of reactive power helped avoid penalties, while AI-driven predictive maintenance and anomaly alerts ensured proactive equipment management. Enhanced power quality monitoring improved the reliability of energy supply for sensitive equipment, resulting in actionable insights for energy management. Overall, the project delivered increased financial gains through heightened efficiency and transparency in consumption costs and billing.

Location

• Breweries across Australia

Challenge

• Absence of a robust energy management system leading to uncontrolled consumption
• High energy bills suggesting wastage
• Limited awareness of energy usage patterns hindering optimization
• Lack of real-time monitoring and control

Metering Hardware

• Advanced Energy Management System (EMS) with real-time data monitoring
• Predictive maintenance, smart anomaly detection, and asset-specific energy analysis
• Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) for renewable energy optimization

Results

• Significant reduction in peak-hour energy consumption and overall usage
• Prompt detection and resolution of unexpected energy spikes, preventing downtime
• AI-driven predictive maintenance improving operational reliability
• Improved power quality monitoring and proactive equipment management
• Enhanced transparency in energy costs and substantial cost savings