Bredebro Varmeværk's investment in stability
Bredebro Varmeværk has managed to keep heating prices stable through their investment in a new high-voltage electric boiler, a significant achievement in a time when many other heating plants have raised their prices. This strategic investment allows them to leverage cheap electricity from wind energy, reducing operating costs and providing financial savings for both the heating plant and its consumers.
History and development of Bredebro Varmeværk
Founded by dedicated businesspeople, Bredebro Varmeværk is now a consumer-owned cooperative with 581 members. Over the years, the heating plant has continuously developed and modernized its facilities to offer affordable and sustainable heating to its customers. The company is known for its economical and environmentally friendly production, including the use of wood chips in their biomass boilers.
Bredebro Varmeværk on a Sunny Day.
Bredebro Varmeværk's green journey
Established in 1966, Bredebro Varmeværk has evolved into a modern and innovative company. With investments in both natural gas-fired combined heat and power plants and biomass facilities, the heating plant demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. Their latest initiative includes the installation of a Parat high-voltage electrode boiler, which reduces emissions and provides greater production flexibility.
The accumulator tank is used as a buffer to store heat produced when energy prices are low. This is a green and economically beneficial solution.
Powerful gas engine at Bredebro Varmeværk
Bredebro Varmeværk uses a powerful Caterpillar 3612 V-engine for their gas-fired engine. This engine produces both electricity and heat, allowing for optimal energy utilization. The electricity generated is sold on the open electricity market, while the heat warms the district heating water via heat exchangers.
Inside the engine room at Bredebro Varmeværk
Technical Highlights:
- Engine: Caterpillar 3612 12 Cyl. V-engine with 3500 hp
- Generator: Kato 15kv 138A 1000 RPM
- Heating effect: 3800 kWh
- El power: 2875 kWh
- Gas consumption: 670m3/h
Wood Chip System at Bredebro Varmeværk
Bredebro Varmeværk also has a wood chip system that significantly contributes to heat production. This system was further optimized in 2016 with the installation of a new accumulator tank, improving operational economy and environmental friendliness.
Danstoker Boiler at Bredebro Varmeværk.
Technical Highlights:
- Silo: 220m3
- Boiler: DANSTOKER 960KW
- Flue gas scrubber: Tjæreborg Industry 450 KW
- Accumulation Tank: 1600 m3
Parat Boiler Keeps Heating Prices Down
Bredebro Varmeværk has managed to transform their production to be more profitable and environmentally friendly with the installation of a Parat high-voltage electric boiler. This boiler allows them to utilize cheap electricity from wind energy to produce hot water, which is stored and used later when electricity prices rise. This results in significant savings and the opportunity to profit from wind energy overproduction.
New 7MW electrode boiler from Parat Halvorsen installed at Bredebro Varmeværk.
Successful Partnership with AS SCAN and Tjæreborg Industri
The installation of the new Parat boiler was carried out in collaboration with AS SCAN and Tjæreborg Industri. This partnership ensured a successful implementation of the boiler, which was delivered and installed on time with high quality. Heating manager Per Jacobsen expressed great satisfaction with the collaboration.
"I had a really good cooperation with both AS SCAN and Tjæreborg Industri. In connection with the installation and commissioning of our new boiler, they were proactive and had good insight into all details. It was also positive that the project was delivered on time and that the installation was carried out to a high standard."
Per Jacobsen, Heating Manager at Bredebro Varmeværk
AS SCAN has installed a Parat boiler with a user-friendly display that provides a good overview of the plant and its functions.
Three compelling advantages of Bredebro's choice
Bredebro Varmeværk chose the Parat Halvorsen boiler for the following advantages:
- High flexibility (from low idle to full load in 30 seconds)
- Compact design
- Good service
This boiler provides Bredebro with a reliable and efficient heating production method with significant economic and environmental benefits.
Technical Highlights for Parat Electric Boiler
- Effect: 7MW
- Design pressure: 6 bar
- Temperature: 110°C.
- Ramp-up Time: from standstill to 100% load Time < 30 sec
- Ramp-up Time: from standstill to 50% load Time < 15 sec