Brewery: A strategic response to energy challenges
SOLVERA LYNX CASE STUDY
BREWERY: A STRATEGIC RESPONSE TO ENERGY CHALLENGES
Faced with a dramatic increase in energy prices in 2009, the brewery did not seek short-term savings alone—it pursued a sustainable transformation. This is the story of how the implementation of an advanced energy management system became a key competitive advantage.
PROCES
PILOT PROJECT: A RISK THAT PAID OFF
An investment of 250,000 EUR understandably raised concerns about financial feasibility. To mitigate risk, management decided to first test the system on a single segment—compressed air.
MEASURABLE RESULTS
System installation marked not the end, but the beginning of a continuous improvement process. By appointing an internal energy manager and using the GemaLogic software for daily monitoring, the company achieved outstanding consumption reductions in a remarkably short time.
A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
“System installation alone does not reduce costs: the system is a tool that helps us actively monitor energy consumption and implement improvement measures.” Energy Manager at the Brewery
Representatives of the brewery confirmed that the investment was recovered within one and a half years. Today, the company serves as a benchmark for energy-responsible operations in Slovenia, with plans to introduce even stricter monitoring parameters and annual energy performance targets.