SEAS- NVE will reduce
the CO2 emission with 50%
SEAS- NVE has just started
to operate a new geothermal system near the conference centre Pionergården at
Kalundborg with the result that we will halve the CO2 emission.
SEAS- NVE has just started
to use a new geothermal system near the conference center Pionergården at
Kalundborg. The system replaces old, needed to be replaced, oil-fired boilers.
The replacement is good news for the environment because our annual CO2
emissions will be reduced from 58 tons to 27 tons. It is also good news for our
financial position; The new geothermal system also means an annual saving of
120.000 Danish Crowns (approx. 18.000 Euros) compared to oil .
The green transition
from fossil fuels to renewable energy is SEAS- NVE’s main ambition. Our
transition is gradual and this is an important step in the right direction we
have taken with the use of the new geothermal system.
According to a
government decision from 2011, the Danish electricity and heat supply by 2035
will be covered by renewable energy. Therefore SEAS- NVE is working at daily
basis for phasing-in more green-energy solutions, both at the customers and at
our premises.
"The geothermal
system ensures a clean environmental energy source. In addition, it also saves SEAS-
NVE expenses. As cooperation, we have a responsibility to our shareholders to
invest wisely. Therefore, it is with a clear conscience that SEAS- NVE takes
the old boilers out of production. Geothermal plant is therefore an important
step in the transition towards greener technologies, " says Jesper
Hjulmand , CEO at SEAS- NVE .
The preparation
started early September, and the plant has just put into operation. With its
output of 120 kW it covers the pioneer farm's annual heat consumption of
220.000 kWh, equivalent to 22,000 gallons of oil. While the transition to
geothermal facility was to replace a 4.000 litre hot water tank for a new
custom designed tank in similar size.
Two new heat pumps supply their hot water
in the top and middle of the tank. At the top of the tank where the hottest
water is located, hot domestic water will be supplied via four heat exchangers.
From the middle of the tank, where the water temperature is controlled in relation
to the outside temperature, the radiator systems be be supplied to heat the
building.
The tank construction ensures all the time the best and most energy
efficient operating conditions for the geothermal heating system. The design of
the tank makes it possible to store the energy of a solar heating system as
well.