CSP impact on product/process/ environment
CSP impact on product
Because CSP has no direct impact on the product itself and only changes how the materials are heated, there is no direct impact on the taste of the brewed goods. The most noticeable difference between the current production process and the change with CSP will be a lower production cost. The production cost will be decreased and the brewing process will be more sustainable.
The current production
method which uses gas to heat up the materials for the duration of the
production time equates to 24 euros per hectoliter. While the change to CSP
will fully eliminate the cost of heating the product, it’s still important to
keep in mind that the investment has to be paid off which will take
595.133.000hL*60kWh*0,2751€/kWh
= 9.823.265.298€ in energy costs that can be brought down to 595.133.000hL*60kWh*0,118€/kWh
= 4.213.541.640€
CSP impact on Process in contect with AB
Inbev
Here's a general
outline of how CSP can be integrated into the brewery process at Heineken:
Preheating
Water: CSP will preheat the
water. Water is crucial for the brewing process, it needs to have a specific
temperature for the mashing, lautering and brews. CSP systems can use solar
collectors to heat water to the required temperatures before it enters the
brewing process, reducing the energy required by conventional heating methods.
Steam Generation: The production of steam is a common practice
among breweries, like Heineken, which utilize it for boiling and sterilization
among other things. CSP can be used to directly produce high-temperature steam
or to pre-heat boiler feedwater, which lessens the burden on traditional
boilers and results in energy savings.
Heat exchangers: To move thermal energy from the CSP system to the brewing process, heat exchangers might be employed. The brewery's infrastructure can incorporate these heat exchangers to deliver hot water or steam on demand.
Thermal Energy
Storage: CSP systems often
include thermal energy storage systems, such as molten salt or other materials,
which can store excess heat generated during sunny periods. This stored thermal
energy can be used during cloudy days or at night to ensure a continuous supply
of hot water or steam to the brewery.
Process
Optimization: The integration
of CSP may require adjustments to the brewery's processes to make the best use
of the available solar thermal energy. Breweries may need to modify their
brewing schedules or process parameters to align with the availability of solar
heat.
Backup Systems: To ensure uninterrupted brewing operations,
breweries typically have backup heating systems (e.g., natural gas or
electricity) in case solar energy production is insufficient. These backup
systems are automatically activated when needed.
Regulatory
Compliance: Breweries comply environmental
regulations to create a greener image. Heineken is a Brewery that’s is always frontrunner
in creating a green image. By using renewable energy like CSP, Heineken can
demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and meet or exceed regulatory
requirements
Environment
When brewing beer, a
total of 1.5 CO2 is produced per liter beer. By using CSP this CO2 emission is
completely negated because all energy and heat will be obtained in a
sustainable way.
CO2 emission
CSP plants are estimated to emit 15-20 grams grams CO2-equivalent/kWh
and that is way lower than fossil-fired plants with 400-1000g/Kwh. CSP also use
nitrous salts as heat transfer fluid and/or storage medium creates life cycle
emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O).
https://helioscsp.com/environmental-impacts-of-csp-water-land-materials-emissions-flora-and-fauna/
The potential
environmental impacts associated with solar power- land use and habitat loss. Because
you need a lot of space for building the CSP-fields When you produce the CSP there
are also materials used and CO2 emissions but eventually there are almost no CO2-emissions
and almost everything of the process can be reused such as water, chemicals and
parts of the construction.
https://ecotips.org/climatecamp-brouwen-aan-een-duurzamere-wereld/
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