Overview
Boortmalt is a global leader in malt manufacturing, supplying customers in the brewing, distilling and food industries, with a strong commitment to sustainability across its operations. Malt production is energy-intensive, with a constant demand for both electricity and heat through steeping, germination and kilning, which makes on-site combined heat and power (CHP) a natural fit for the industry.
To deliver a solution tailored to the energy usage of its Perth facility, Boortmalt engaged Evo Energy Technologies to supply, install and provide ongoing service for a customised natural gas CHP system.
The system delivers
Two Avus 1200e EG Containerised CHP Engines (2 x 1,500 kW-e) are installed and operating at the Perth site, providing 3MW of natural gas fired on-site generation. The engines cover most of the facility's electrical load and reduce peak electrical demand, while heat recovery captures a large portion of the waste heat produced. The configuration is optimised for both grid sync and off-grid operation, and ongoing service is delivered through a premium maintenance package with a guaranteed minimum average annual uptime of 94%
The outcome
With both engines in operation, the site now draws the majority of its electricity from on-site generation, benefiting from reduced peak consumption, lower energy costs and a dependable power supply backed by ongoing service and the uptime guarantee. The project delivers a net reduction of 10,788 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, contributing directly to Boortmalt's environmental sustainability goals.
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