Our flagship site in Hull is our largest in the group, and we’ve been searching for ways to reduce our carbon impact whilst also reducing our food production costs.
A 2.0MW Combined Cooling, Heat and Power (CCHP) system has been installed by BasePower and has just gone live, which is already generating electricity. The commissioning of steam and hot water supplies will be added in the next few months.
When fully ramped up the CHP is projected to supply the majority of the site’s total electricity requirements and will significantly reduce its overall electricity costs. The scheme will also reduce Cranswick’s carbon footprint with the saving of over 650 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
Darren Andrew, Site Director, Cranswick Country Foods said: “Cranswick prides itself on being an industry leader in green thinking. Our dedication to reducing energy use and lowering the carbon footprint of our food production sites is a core part of our Second Nature initiative. BasePower’s on-site energy scheme underpins this commitment along with our own recent upgrades to animal welfare, food waste reduction and environmental performance here at Preston.”