Cheese production at Nørager Mejeri is extremely energy-intensive. The company produces up to 25,000 tonnes of white cheese per year and works around the clock, seven days a week.
The production level fluctuates according to demand, which places high demands on the energy supply. The company also operates an outdoor washing station and a workshop for minor repairs.
The biggest challenge was to replace the previous use of natural gas with a sustainable alternative that could reliably cover the widely varying energy consumption of between 600 kg/h and 4,500 kg/h within a few minutes.
Focus BioEnergy developed a customised 2.6 MW biomass boiler system that can react flexibly to load changes thanks to its design for 60 bar (operation at 35 bar). In addition, a 5.0 MW emergency boiler system on natural gas was installed as a backup. The system fulfils all legal environmental requirements following the environmental permit of June 2020, including emission limits, self-inspection requirements and chimney height guidelines.
The new biomass plant has enabled Nørager Mejeri to completely replace its natural gas consumption. This results in a significant CO2 reduction, lower energy costs and a long-term stable and sustainable energy supply that is perfectly matched to the production requirements.
If you have any questions or need help, feel free to get in touch.
Focus Bio Energy ApS
Holmbladsvej 2B
DK-8600 Silkeborg
CVR no.: 43 00 00 20
