Energy management in food manufacturing
SOLVERA LYNX CASE STUDY
ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN FOOD MANUFACTURING
A food industry company operating across multiple locations, with production covering bakery and milling products, frozen foods, confectionery, chewing gum, chocolate, biscuits, pasta, spices, teas, rice, and retail operations, was facing challenges typical of energy-intensive processes.
Extensive refrigeration systems, ovens, HVAC equipment, and highly dynamic production schedules resulted in high energy consumption, frequent anomalies, and limited visibility into site- and process-level usage. This hindered optimization efforts, increased costs, and reduced the ability to respond promptly to deviations.
KEY CHALLENGES BEFORE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
Main Electricity Consumers: Refrigeration and freezing technologies, HVAC systems, lighting
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
- Ensure accurate, real-time visibility into energy consumption
- Reduce energy costs without impacting production
- Identify process inefficiencies, particularly in ovens and refrigeration systems
- Establish a systematic approach to energy management and temperature control
SOLVERA LYNX SOLUTIONS
Solvera Lynx implemented a comprehensive energy management system that includes: