Pharma/ Chemical

Significant Savings for a Leading Pharma Company

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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A major European pharma company used etaONE® to optimize heat and electricity coordination, reduce balancing energy, and support energy procurement. The result: 5% cost savings, 1,285 MWh energy saved, and 697 tCO₂e reduction annually. The project also improved system transparency through virtual sensors and custom dashboards. Further expansion is underway across additional sites.

Initial Challenge

A prominent European pharmaceutical company, this organization stands out for its extensive research and development initiatives. Their global footprint is evident in their several production facilities spread across different regions, showcasing their expansive reach and capacity. In the pharmaceutical industry, energy systems play a crucial role in ensuring the efficacy and safety of products. These systems, often encompassing advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units, as well as specialized refrigeration and temperature control mechanisms, are vital for maintaining the precise conditions required during drug formulation and storage. The organization’s commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by their state-of-the-art energy systems, ensuring optimal production processes and the highest standards of product quality.

The client faced a significant challenge in coordinating heat and electricity demands, specifically in transitioning between electricity-driven and heat-driven processes. Additionally, there was a pressing need to minimize balancing energy and to have decision support for energy procurement.

The Solution

The client discovered us while seeking an optimal solution for their energy management challenges. They chose our software, recognizing it as a tailor-made answer to their specific needs. With etaONE, they were able to model the dependency of the supply system on external factors such as electricity prices, gas prices, heat demand, and electricity demand. Moreover, our software allowed for seamless integration and optimization of data from various sources, ensuring optimal control signals for their operations.

Measured Results

  • Installing etaONE and set up the data infrastructure.
  • Introducing virtual measuring points for enhanced transparency.
  • Developing dashboards and KPIs for dedicated system monitoring and efficiency tracking.
  • Optimizing the operation of heat generators.
  • Improving the performance of the heat distribution system.
  • Providing continuous recommendations for energy procurement.

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