Successful integration of solar into breweries – The Sawmill Brewery
Project overview
Sustainability is a crucial part of The Sawmill Brewery philosophy.
System Size: 16.2 kW
Generation: 23.5 MWh p.a.
Savings: $3,500 p.a.
Panels: 54 x LONGi 300W panel
Inverter: Huawei SUN2000 33KTL 3-phase inverter
What the customer says
"Building a sustainable brewery operation is fundamental to us. We wanted a brewery our customers, community and team could be proud of. Our electricity usage was a concern (brewing being an energy-intensive activity), so we investigated the use of solar panels for power.
Our research took us to ZEN Energy Systems and in October 2018 after their thorough investigation of what would work best for our business, they installed a 16.8kW system in the brewery. We are generating even more solar power than we expected, resulting in real savings, and have had excellent feedback from visitors to the brewery.
For our team it is gratifying to take this huge step forward in being a business that has a positive impact on its environment. We are all about independence and resourcefulness at Sawmill and ZEN Energy have been immensely supportive of this."
Mike Sutherland and Kirsty McKay, The Sawmill Brewery
Results of the project
Actual screenshot of The Sawmill Ltd system producing 16kW by 11.30am – 12 March 2019
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What our clients say
Beep & Harry S
"It’s been great. We have noticed savings from the very start, the wine was nice I won’t lie. Our bills are 40-50% less."
Grant & Marilyn H
"I was skeptical about the savings at first, we are now saving over 50% on our power bills, summer ones have dropped from $450 to $200 and winter has gone from $660 down to $320. We are happy with how persistent Jake was, the results are great"
Bronwyn & John
“Pretty good I am a country bumkin so pretty good is pretty good, our winter bills have dropped from $400 – $260 & summer from $130 down to $60. I have been recommending ZEN to anyone who asks”