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Queensland Turf, Sheep and Pasture Farms - Queensland Farmers' Federation
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Energy Savers
Queensland

Queensland Turf, Sheep and Pasture Farms

Proposed
36
Energy Savings
205
Savings
143,419
Industry
Grains and Fodder
Technology
Solar Photovoltaic, Energy storage, Fan, Heating, Lighting, Irrigation, Pump upgrade, Variable Speed Control
Capital Cost
$506,610

Summary

This case study summarises the outcomes from audits conducted on 10 Queensland turf, sheep and pasture farms taking part in the Energy Savers Program.

 

The total energy consumption from the measured areas on the 10 farms was 699,019kWh, at an annual cost of $185,317, resulting in emissions of 566 tonnes of CO2-e 

Opportunities:  the main opportunities identified on these other farms include 

  • Pumping and Irrigation- Savings from Variable Speed Drive installation, pump replacements and maintenance and changes to irrigation design and automation. 
  • Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC). Maintenance and upgrades for condenser motor, VSD, ventilation fan and heating.  
  • Lighting and General- Replacement and retrofitting of lights with LEDs, infrastructure upgrades to facilitate efficiency gains and general management changes. 
  • Solar and Batteries. 
  • Solar Systems- Ranging in size from 5-100kW systems. 

Table 1. Technology Recommendations and Savings in the Turf, Sheep and Pasture Industry. 

Recommendation 

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

Emission Reduction (tCO2-e) 

Pumping and Irrigation Upgrades 

13  56,408  40,712  152,664  4.7 

46

HVAC 

3  4,356  986  7,850  5.89 

4 

Lighting and General 

4  7,631  3,201  24,830  7 

6

Solar and Batteries 

2  27,906  7,426  60,695  8.8 

23

Solar Systems 

11  156,551  91,094  260,571  6.5 

126

Total 

33 

252,852  143,419  506,610  5.1 

205

Total Recommendations 

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

6,042

 

Table 1 highlights the potential energy savings of 252,852kWh identified in the audits.  

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Including production and potential tariff savings a reduction of $143,419 and an estimated 205 tonnes of CO2-e could be avoided per annum. At a capital cost of $506,610, the average payback was roughly 5.1 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 (%) 

Consumption (kWh) 

699,019  446,167 

36 

Energy Costs ($) 

185,317  41,898 

77 

Emissions (tCO2-e) 

566 361

36 

 

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 fodder 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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