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‘We observe that customers in industry are
focused on energy savings. During periods
of lower manufacturing production, many
firms target expenses in order to identify
opportunities to save money. More and more
industrial companies are also now more
politically aware and are interested in lowering
their CO 2
emissions.’
Energy goal of 20 per cent reduction
in consumption achieved
The Schneider Electric industrial facility energy
audits were organised to support Flügger,
which had launched a major energy project.
Nanna Arrøe, environment manager at
Flügger, explains:
‘Working in cooperation with Schneider
Electric, we set a goal to save 20 per cent
on the energy consumption at seven of our
plants in Denmark, Sweden, and Poland.
We needed an overview of how we used
energy, in addition to expert advice on how
to prioritise and optimise our energy saving
opportunities. This would allow us to focus
on those areas that would reap the most
dividends.
‘According to the first report, which targeted
our plant in Kolding, we were able to achieve
our goal of saving about 20 per cent, with
a relatively minor level of effort. Our lighting
systems and ventilation were in particular
need of optimisation,’ Nanna explains, and
she adds a few words on the work that
transpired:
are installed. Even though the energy
consumption should therefore be under
control, oftentimes that consumption begins
to increase very slowly once again. Flügger’s
initial energy audit was followed up with an
investment in measurement equipment.
‘In order to get rid of the so-called hidden
energy consumption, additional measuring
data was needed – and the data had to be
able to be analysed,’ explains Jens Ellevang,
‘By analysing, you are able to take control, and
when you are in control, you can optimise.’
Schneider Electric has delivered and installed
electricity meters and software at Flügger,
which is now capable of taking continuous
readings of its own energy consumption.
Nanna Arrøe concludes: ‘With our increased
focus on energy-efficient initiatives, we are
going to save approximately ¤267 000 on the
bottom line. And that is not just this year, but
every year.’
With our increased focus on energy-efficient
‘
initiatives, we are going to save approximately
¤267 000 on the bottom line. And that is not just
this year, but every year’.
- Nanna Arrøe, environment manager, Flügger
‘It has been very exciting and educational
to take part. We now view things in a
whole new way, and have felt throughout
that our needs have been taken very
seriously. We did not simply have a formula
imposed on us. Instead, through an ongoing
dialogue with Schneider Electric, we have
discovered how to better manage our energy
consumption ourselves.’
Measurement and monitoring
sustain cost reductions
When energy audits and calculations are
carried out, energy-efficient products, such
as frequency converters and light meters,
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