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Biogas calculator
Biogas calculator is a tool used to estimate the volume of biogas production, production of electricity and heat, project implementation costs, as well as the payback period of incurred investment costs. The analysis consists of four stages in which it is possible to insert the input data and the...
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Oxy-fuel heating and direct flame impingement furnaces increase efficiency and save fuel
Combustion needs fuel, ignition, and oxygen. Normal air contains only 21 % oxygen and most of the rest is nitrogen which is only ballast and has no part in combustion. Using pure oxygen increases combustion efficiency significantly as there is no ballast to be heated up. This method has...
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Matching EU criteria for tourism services delivers good returns
A solid investment all round Hotel invests € 660 in energy management optimisation and an environmental management system and saves € 3 500 a year Efforts are also aimed at meeting EU energy requirements for tourism services Hotel Arena di Serdica lies in the heart of Sofia. Its equipment and...
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Focusing on hotel energy bills
How cool pool controls can save money... Medium-sized hotel saves € 1 500 a year using pool sensor controls Other energy saving measures helped save a further € 5 000 Triada Hotel lies in the heart of a quiet neighborhood of Sofia, next to a park, sports complex, and other popular attractions. It...
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Biomass heat for accommodation services
Biomass heating systems can be used for space heating in buildings, hot water and production, or any combination of these. The most relevant source of biomass heat for the accommodation sector is wood, and the most efficient conversion pathway is through direct combustion, which can mean burning...
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Simple retrofit saves energy in retail store in Scotland
When simple is much better than expected... Retailer leads the way in its proactive energy saving approach Simple retrofit results in wide-scale savings on power and waste Simple retrofitting that included optimising energy consumption (including lighting and heating) is saving a Scotting retail...
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Major agri-food producer reduces annual CO2 emissions in France
Mission 'renewable energy' As part of a wider renewable energy drive at Nestlé, French plant instals efficient biomass boiler Measure cuts CO2 emissions by 6 500 tonnes and energy bills by 40 % annually Specialising in the agri-food sector, the Nestlé Group is present in more than 130 countries and...
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Biomass boiler cuts CO2 emissions at French cheese factory dairy
A biomass bonus Cleaner biomass boiler and energy recovery equipment cuts annual CO2 emissions by 7 000 tonnes and energy bills by 40 % Installation creates a full-time job and supports local economy, as bonus spin-offs The Bongrain Gérard d' Illoud cheese dairy is the birthplace of the Soparind...
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Programmable heating systems to reduce energy use
Effective, controllable heating systems can help businesses to reduce energy consumption, with associated cost savings and reduced CO2 emissions. Heating in the workplace is most effective – and energy efficient – when systems enable different temperatures to be controlled in different rooms. This...
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Saw residues into bioenergy
Sawmill with a sustainable vision Clever growth strategy and partnerships deliver complementary benefits to forward-thinking sawmill and biofuel producer Sawmill and its municipal partner in Pihtipudas save € 1.5-2 million annually on heating costs Sawmill is energy self-sufficient and sells surplus...
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Buying heat from 'entrepreneurs'
All companies are facing the pressure of rising energy costs and a shortage of resources and time. If a company is situated outside a city centre (e.g. in industry zone), buying heat form a so-called heat entrepreneur may well be a good option. Heat entrepreneurship is the production of local...
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Integrating solar heat into food-production process
On-site and nearby renewable energy plants can be integrated into the daily production processes of food and beverage manufacturers. Renewable heat systems are applicable to new and existing food and beverage production sites that need heat. In the case of new plants, the integration of renewables...