Modern industry is constantly looking for ways to optimize costs and increase production efficiency. Distilleries, as energy-intensive businesses, can benefit greatly from the introduction of new technologies such as biogas plants. The use of biogas allows not only to reduce energy costs, but also to create additional sources of income, which makes production more profitable and environmentally safe.
1. Reduction of energy costs:
- Energy efficiency: Biogas plants convert alcohol production waste into biogas, which can be used to produce electricity and heat. This makes it possible to reduce the cost of electricity, especially in the conditions of constant growth of prices for traditional energy resources. For example, a plant that uses a biogas plant can save up to 30% on energy costs.
- Independence from external suppliers: Own production of energy from biogas reduces dependence on gas and electricity price fluctuations on the foreign market, ensuring cost stability.
2. Effective waste management:
- Reduced disposal costs: Waste alcohol production, such as bard, can be processed into biogas, which reduces disposal costs. This is especially important in regions with high costs for removal and disposal of industrial waste.
- Environmental benefits: The use of waste for biogas production reduces the ecological burden on the environment, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Additional income from the sale of energy:
- Economic effect: Excess energy produced by the biogas plant can be sold to the electricity grid or used to power other industrial facilities, which creates an additional source of income for the distillery. For example, enterprises that sell excess electricity can receive additional income of up to 10-15% of the total turnover.
4. State support and subsidies:
- Financial support: There are various renewable energy support programs in Ukraine, including grants and subsidies for the construction of biogas plants. This reduces the initial costs of project implementation and contributes to a faster return on investment. For example, the "Green Tariff" program provides favorable conditions for producers of renewable energy.
The introduction of biogas plants at distilleries is beneficial both from an economic and ecological point of view. Lower energy costs, efficient waste management and the possibility of obtaining additional income make this direction of investment attractive for enterprises. Under the conditions of state support and favorable economic conditions, biogas plants can become a key element of the strategy for the development of the alcohol industry in Ukraine.