Digitalisation for reduced idle loads in the food industry
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Kronägg AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 400 748 |
| Project duration | November 2022 - November 2023 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | energy efficiency of society |
| Call | Innovations for reduced electricity use |
Important results from the project
The project Kronägg carried out includes construction of an integrated control with operational monitoring to control the use of electricity according to prevailing needs through automatization, make the systems flaws visible and reduce idle loads. Kronägg has installed an overall control system, connecting property systems with process and support systems were these work together to adapt to prevailing operating. Kronägg has connected four processes during 9 months 2023 which then is need-based, we are in the beginning of performance measurement but already see big savings.
Expected long term effects
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** Kronägg sees results after the first nine months of the year and the reduction in energy is significantly greater than we hoped for. Kronägg has saved 250 MWh during the installation period despite increased production during the same time. Kronägg looks forward to the post-report in 2024 when all processes and control systems have delivered during the whole time. It is great to see the interest from our technicians in this project and we look forward seeing more innovative solutions in the future.
Approach and implementation
Construction boundary has been done in dialogue with service partners for Kronägg. Implementation of the electricity-saving measures has been prioritized, which has resulted in rapid savings. The project parties have deliberately allowed it to take time to implement a new SCADA solution as it requires more time to collection data to fine-tune settings and achieve energy savings combined with IT security. Future proofing and consensus within the group regarding the chosen solution are essential to provide the springboard and foundation that Kronägg is seeking for its digitization journey.