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IMPROVE RETURNS ON YOUR AD INVESTMENT
» » MANY FARMERS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF
government incentives to install Anaerobic
Digestion (AD) plants on their farms and in
the last four years, more than 1,000 of these
plants have been built.
This year, however, the government
removed the incentives that made the
construction of new plants viable, and
consequently, many of the constructors either
pulled out of the market or scaled back their
operations.
But these plants are invaluable to farmers
and provide numerous advantages such
as allowing them the disposal of waste in
an ecologically friendly manner, saving the
cost of disposal; and an additional source of
revenue from sales of electricity and heat,
and through recovery of the Fits and RHI
tariffs via OFGEM.
With any investment, it is important to
ensure that you maintain the asset for
maximum efficiency.
N-ERGY specialises in operation and
maintenance (O&M) services for the farming
industry with
a choice
flexible
service plans
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to suit all needs along with tailored service
options as well as remote monitoring of
sites for faster response and diagnosis and
technical support 24 hours a day.
There are three key focus areas that will
help improve your return, as Keith Robertshaw,
Business Development Manager at N-ERGY,
highlights: “Fuel (gas quality), engine
maintenance and the right electrical tariff are
all crucial to generate strong income.”
Bio gas quality is fundamental, he explains:
“We recommend that an activated carbon
filter is installed - we see a big difference in
engine condition when we undertake a major
overhaul between engines with or without a
filter.”
“Additionally, the gas quality is directly
related to the feedstocks and the mix in
the digester. Farmers regularly report poor
running, misfiring and reduced output; this is
typically as a result of poor gas quality and or
low gas volume.”
N-ERGY has developed a low-cost service
to help the farmer measure and maintain gas
quality, and is making this available to existing
customers.
“The gas engine needs to be maintained
at its most efficient, which means regular
servicing by specialist engineers. Smaller
engines look like large truck engines, but
are modified to run on biogas and to run at
full load and constant speed for long life, so
regular maintenance is vital.”
N-ERGY offers either fixed interval
servicing in accordance with the
manufacturers’ recommendations, or
condition-based monitoring based on engine
life, duty and measured parameters.
Keith explains: “Getting the best deal
when you sell the electricity is difficult if
you’ve got a smaller plant. We can help you
get the best tariff for a low, annual fixed fee,
without being penalised.“
Service & Maintenance for AD Plants,
Gas Engines, Generators & Balance of Plant
Maximum efficiency, reduced operating costs & high availability.
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• Service & maintenance of gas engine generators. • Increased revenue from the sale of electricity.
• Service solutions for balance of plant
(switchgear, flares, controls). • 24 hour remote monitoring & emergency
call out available.
• From repairs & servicing to all-inclusive maintenance
including routine, intermediate & major overhauls. • Assistance to ensure the AD feedstock
generates the best gas quality.
For the best service and lowest cost, contact us at [email protected]
or telephone: 0113 440 1010 | www.n-ergy.solutions
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