During 2008 and 2009, Danfoss implemented a so-called ”Montage™ Utility Management Information System” in five of the ten largest factories in terms of energy consumption. The system benefits include data collection and analysis and it facilitates target control. All users worldwide can gain access to the system via a centrally placed server.
The target is for the largest production units in Danfoss, who represent more than 90% of the total energy consumption, to make use of this web-based system, which also has been implemented for use by a range of key customers.
Denmark
In January 2010, Danfoss Power Electronics implemented efforts to reduce its CO2 emissions in a project where the Danish factories in Gråsten and Tørsbøl aimed to cut 20% off their energy consumption, compared to the consumption in 2008. This is set to generate savings of 2.5m DKK, corresponding to 1,250 tons of CO2 – which is more than 1 tonne per employee.
It will be a three-phase project and the project management expects to complete the project in 2011. The project is the first to be launched at Danfoss’ factories in Denmark.
Slovenia and Germany
The project in Slovenia was concluded in 2009, resulting in savings which exceeded expectations. Thanks to the project, the power consumption was reduced by 5.5 million kWh, corresponding to more than 17%, and together with gas savings, the total annual reduction of CO2 emissions amounted to approx. 5,200 tons.
In Germany, savings reached approx. 5 million kWh in electricity, 4.5 million kWh in district heating and 2.3 million kWh in oil. The savings equal approx. 3,500 tons of CO2.
The savings obtained exceed the result due to the decrease in activities. In addition to the CO2 reductions, the projects were financially profitable, considering that the savings generated by the projects exceed 1.2m Euros a year, with the payback time being less than two years.