Energy Efficiency Case Study – Montalva
Grupo Montalva is a century-old Portuguese company in the animal and plant protein industry.
Project context
Montalva’s operations span the entire value chain, from livestock farming to market distribution, including slaughter, cutting, and packaging. GreenYellow has designed a customized energy efficiency solution that encompasses several of the client’s systems, supporting its decarbonization goals. The plant’s natural gas supply has been eliminated thanks to the full electrification of the site implemented by GreenYellow.
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Project highlights
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Implement the solution without disrupting plant operations
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Improve the plant’s overall efficiency
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Complete replacement of refrigeration systems with equipment using natural refrigerants
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New heat recovery system connected to the refrigeration system
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Complete replacement of the compressed air system
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Optimization of vacuum pumps
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Full automation and control
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Guaranteed availability and performance throughout the contract
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New refrigeration, heat recovery, and compressed air systems featuring top-of-the-line equipment
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Improving operational reliability and safety through process electrification
- Type of contract: EEA | INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION – HEAT RECOVERY – COMPRESSED AIR
- Number of sites: 1
- Start of contract: 11/2024
- Length of contract: 8 years
Project key figures
2.1 GWh
Energy savings
36%
savings compared to the previous system
196 tons
CO2 emissions avoided
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