The Hepworth Brewery in West Sussex, UK, has installed a high-temperature Greensteam heat pump to reduce its carbon emissions . Developed by the company Futraheat, this technology allows the waste heat generated during the brewing process, a key process in production, to be recycled .
How does the Futraheat heat pump work?
The system is capable of generating steam at 130°C, replacing the traditional oil-fired boiler . This, in addition to helping reduce the environmental impact, also represents a significant saving in fuel costs, estimated at 40%. According to information provided by Honeywell, the installation of the prototype could reduce the brewery’s emissions by 90% compared to the use of fossil fuels .
Hepworth Brewery is the first UK company to trial this type of heat pump. Source: Futraheat
Andy Hepworth, founder of the brewery, stressed that this project supported by the British government will allow them to stop depending on oil and move towards cleaner production processes.
This heat pump provides us with a reliable solution to recycle the heat we generate and significantly reduce our environmental impact.
Hepworth commented.
On the other hand, Futraheat CEO Tom Taylor stressed that the use of this technology marks a milestone in the decarbonisation of industrial processes . According to Taylor, the success of this project could be replicated not only in the brewing sector, but also in various industries that depend on steam for their production processes.
The goal for 2030
The British government, which is looking to install 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2030 as part of its net zero strategy, is known to be backing initiatives such as Hepworth’s, which encourage the use of clean and efficient technologies. This innovative heat pump benefits breweries and could play a crucial role in reducing emissions from other industries.
The installation of this system by Hepworth Brewery highlights how collaboration between technology companies and producers can transform the way energy resources are used, leading the British industry towards a more sustainable future.
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Source and photos: Futraheat via The Guardian