The consultant appointed to study energy consumption at our Thailand factory reported their findings and recommendations. An implementation programme extending to FY26 has been developed and it is anticipated that a reduction of at least 1,900 tCO2e will be achieved over this time.
Two key projects commenced during the year. Contracts were signed for the installation of a solar roof top, with a 950 kWh capacity, at the facility. The installation will annually provide over 1,400,000 kWh of solar energy and reduce carbon emissions by at least 700 tCO2e. Installation work will get underway once a construction permit is issued, with an expected completion date of April 2023.
Approval has been given for the replacement of air-cooled chillers. Investment in high-efficiency chillers will result in an annual saving of 700,000 kWh of energy and at least a 300 tCO2e reduction in emissions. A supplier has been selected and installation is planned to be completed in March 2023. Together these projects will reduce emissions from the site by more than 20%. However, it is important to identify other areas of energy saving that, while delivering smaller returns, will also deliver emissions reductions.
Throughout the year the site has continued to identify and work on smaller projects. A production team proposed replacing the wet cleaning of crates with an equally effective dry cleaning process. Implementing the proposal has eliminated the need for a drying process saving 15,000kWh of energy per year and reducing emissions by 7tCO2e. Additionally, this new process has reduced water usage, saved time and eliminated the use of disinfectants.
An imbalance in the three-phase power system has been identified which has been calculated to increase consumption by 1,200 kWh per year. During ongoing maintenance and equipment replacement works the three-phase supply will be rebalanced. An annual emissions reduction of 1.2
tCO2e is anticipated.
