Kiwa conducts decarbonization scan for Vitens Spannenburg site
At the request of Dutch drinking water company Vitens, Kiwa conducted an energy and decarbonization scan for Spannenburg, the largest drinking water production site in the Netherlands. The scan provides insight into Spannenburg’s energy consumption and explores possible measures to make the site more sustainable. The results provide building blocks for further steps towards reducing CO2 emissions.
In addition to complying with legal requirements related to energy conservation, Vitens wanted to gain broader insight into possible measures to further reduce energy consumption at the Spannenburg site. Kiwa’s decarbonization scan helps to systematically identify these measures and assess their feasibility, impact and payback period. The first step of the scan was to map the current energy flows. For this purpose, Kiwa analyzed the available process diagrams and energy data for the site. This theoretical analysis was then validated during a site visit to Spannenburg. During the visit, all energy consuming and energy generating systems were identified, photographed and described.
Payback period and potential CO2 reduction
After the site visit, Kiwa and Vitens jointly assessed which systems could be replaced with more energy efficient alternatives. During the process, the theoretical analysis and practical knowledge of the site were combined. This provided a more detailed picture of the systems, processes and possible measures. The measures were then assessed based on factors including payback period and potential CO2 reduction. The results therefore provide input for further evaluation and next steps.
Three steps toward decarbonization
The decarbonization scan at Spannenburg consisted of three steps that provide insight into opportunities to further reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Insight into energy consumption and energy conservation:
Mapping the current energy flows and using this information to identify and assess possible energy conservation measures.
Exploring electrification and sustainable energy carriers
It is examined whether and how processes can be electrified. Factors such as grid congestion, technical and economic feasibility and the specific application are taken into account. The potential use of sustainable gases, such as hydrogen or biomethane, as an alternative to fossil fuels is also considered.
A perspective toward 2050
Finally, possible long term development pathways are identified. The results provide organizations with building blocks to further support decisions about next steps and future investments related to energy conservation and CO2 reduction.
The scan provided Vitens with insight into the current energy consumption of the Spannenburg site and possible measures for further reducing its environmental impact. The results help Vitens further support its next steps related to energy conservation and CO2 reduction at the site.
More information
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