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Queensland Grains and Feedlot Farms - Queensland Farmers' Federation
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Energy Savers
Queenland

Queensland Grains and Feedlot Farms

Proposed
44
Energy Savings
142
Savings
41,109
Industry
Grains and Fodder
Technology
Solar Photovoltaic, Energy storage, Lighting, Irrigation, Pump upgrade, Variable Speed Control
Capital Cost
$261,784

Summary

This case study summarises the outcomes from audits conducted on 5 Queensland Grains and Feedlot farms taking part in the Energy Savers Program.

The total energy consumption from the measured areas on the 5 farms was 390,620kWh at an annual cost of $104,111, resulting in emissions of 316 tonnes of CO2-e. 

Opportunities:  the main opportunities identified on the Grains and Feedlot farms include

  • Pumping and Irrigation- Savings from Variable Speed Drive installation, pump replacements and maintenance and changes to irrigation design. 
  • Lighting and General- Replacement and retrofitting of lights with LEDs, infrastructure upgrades to facilitate efficiency gains and general management changes. 
  • Solar and Batteries– Grid-connected and standalone. 
  • Solar Systems- Ranging in size from 5-100kW. 

Table 1. Technology Recommendations and Savings in the Grains and Feedlot Industry. 

Recommendation 

Total  Energy Savings (kWh)  Cost Savings ($)  Capital Cost ($)  Average Payback (Years) 

Emission Reduction (tCO2-e) 

Pumping and Irrigation Upgrades 

6  52,009  11,404  107,000  11 

42

Lighting and General 

2  8,557  705  18,794  33 

7

Solar and Batteries 

1  7,053  775  15,000  19 

6 

Solar Systems 

7  107,405  28,225  120,990  4.3 

87

Total 

16  175,020  41,109  261,784  16.8 

142

Total Recommendations 

665  7,459,015  2,817,342     12,784,670  6.85 

6,042

 

Table 1 highlights the potential energy savings of 175,020kWh identified in the audits.   

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Including production benefits, a saving of $41,109 and an estimated 142 tonnes of CO2-e could be avoided per annum. At a capital cost of $261,784, the average payback was 116.8 years. 

Additional value adding from the energy audits showed how an increase in water delivery, could increase production and profit with a reduction in energy consumed per unit of output 

Table 2. Pre and Post Audit Metrics.  

Metric 

Pre-Audits  Post- Audits 

Reduction (%) 

Energy Consumption (kWh) 

390,620  215,600 

44

Energy Costs ($) 

104,111  63,002 

39 

Emissions (tCO2-e) 

316 174

44 

 

As the installation of the recommendations is made within the industry, measurement and verification will be undertaken, and case studies will be updated to include the actual energy savings. 

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Energy Efficiency for your Industry and Business 

An energy audit is a great way for a business to cut costs, reduce emissions and boost productivity.  

The audits show that there are significant opportunities in the grains and feedlot industry to improve energy efficiency by implementing solar systems. A Mareeba hay farm has saved over $12,000 per year by implementing a solar pump system with a 3-years payback period, to see more detail click HERE 

To keep up to date with the changes taking place in the energy space sign up for the e-news HERE 

 

The Energy Savers Plus Extension Program is delivered by the Queensland Farmers Federation with support and funding from the Queensland Department of Energy and Public Works.  

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