Molycop makes a commitment to a sustainable future

Molycop

Partnering with Flow Power

For more than 100 years, Molycop has been a market leader in manufacturing and supplying high-quality products and services for mining operations worldwide.

Throughout its history, commitment to sustainability has been at the fore of Molycop’s operations. And in recent weeks, it has solidified this commitment by entering into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Flow Power.

Now, thanks to this partnership, Molycop will become one of Australia’s largest buyers of renewable energy.

“This agreement is an important milestone for Molycop. It not only provides strong support to Australia’s pipeline of renewable energy infrastructure projects that will also benefit the wider community, but also enables us to gain greater control over volatile energy costs” said President of Molycop Australasia, Michael Parker.

Pictured (L-R): Michael Parker, President, Molycop Australasia and Matthew van der Linden, CEO, Flow Power

A commitment to a sustainable future

Molycop will power its operations with a combination of renewable energy from Bomen Solar Farm and Sapphire Wind Farm. This unique hybrid of both wind and solar offtakes, as well as access to the ARENA Demand Response drove Molycop’s choice to partner with Flow Power.

“From a sustainability standpoint, Molycop is not only supporting two important renewable energy projects, but we are further enhancing our credentials as a responsible and sustainable organisation”, says President of Molycop Australasia Michael Parker.

Now, with this new agreement, Molycop are looking forward to leading by example and inspiring other Australian businesses to join them in taking advantage of low-cost renewable power.

 

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Flinders Ports

Flinders Ports

Always on

Flinders Ports is South Australia’s leading port operator with seven ports located at Port Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Thevenard, Port Giles, Wallaroo and Klein Point.

The group employs over 590 people across the facilities, with many utilising power-intensive functions such as crane operation and cold storage. The ports run around the clock with night-time operations resulting in a significant investment in lighting port facilities.

 

Different thinking is needed for the SA market

Shane Haywood, Category Manager at Flinders Ports Holdings, says the monthly investment in electricity saw him looking at alternatives to fixed price contracts in 2017. Flow Power caught his eye as part of the procurement process.

“We’re looking to secure our supply as South Australia has had its challenges there, and we also want to reduce our costs and to better allocate what we pay for.”

“We’re a 24/7 operation, we can’t just stop the cranes or turn off the fridges when the electricity price spikes. We need the best deal that we can get. We’re looking to Flow Power to help us through the market adjustments in SA.” said Shane. 

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CMV Farms

CMV Farms

Demand response enabled CMV Farms to make the most of its flexible operations

Established in 1981 CMV Farms currently farm more than 1,300 hectares of almonds, pistachios, and wine grapes.

CMV Farms were previously locked into a fixed-term, three-year contract with another provider, at the end of this contract and facing dramatically inflated pricing, Agribusiness Manager, Ryan Norton, contacted Flow Power to review the farms’ energy consumption, spend and propose a solution that would suit its future growth plans.

“Our fixed-term contract with another provider worked well for us but as energy prices soared and we were coming out of contract, we had to look for alternative options that better supported our business. Speaking with Flow Power made us realise that there were options available that could help us gain better control over our energy use and costs” said Norton.

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“Australia’s horticulture industry has a huge focus on the cost of energy – It’s a cost and efficiency game where driving costs down provides a business profitability buffer for when crop prices fall. You must work smart. We feel ahead of the game because working with Flow Power has given us access to smart tools like demand response. Energy is a hot topic and we’ve got our house in order. We’re very happy and see no reason we won’t be in it for the long haul where our energy management is concerned.”

– Ryan Norton, Agribusiness Manager, CMV Farms

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Optimising energy intensive operations

CMV Farms’ most energy-intensive operation is pumping water, yet this is also it’s most critical. Pumping requires over 2,500 kW of energy, across its pistachios, almonds, and wine grape operations.

“Flow Power helped us to better understand the wholesale market and how to read the market signals, so we can strategise on how best to manage possible events to control our energy use through employing demand response management. We now have control over our energy consumption and are no longer strictly price-takers” said Norton.

Demand response enabled CMV Farms to make the most of its flexible operations just in time for the record-breaking temperatures of January 2019 that swept the country.

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“We use demand response because our operations are flexible and large cost savings can be made. For instance, in high temperatures we tailor our irrigation operations by shortening our water patterns when the market is right to do so, inflated markets historically don’t last that long allowing us to return to normal operation before any negative agronomical effects” said Norton.

“Our training on the market signals familiarised us with AEMO’s notification process and what could trigger an event. We were all ready to completely cut pumping operations as soon as notifications went out. The system worked really well.”

“Summer is a difficult time to fully tailor our operations as demands on our irrigation infrastructure is at 100%, however outside of summer, when irrigation demands soften, we’re definitely continuing to move operations off-peak in tune with the market. We’ve not been with Flow Power long but we’re very confident of making big savings by responding to the spot market.”

Utilising demand response helped CMV Farms achieve 40 percent below wholesale market average rates at five out of its six sites during a time of very high spot prices.

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Burra Foods

Burra Foods optimises its energy strategy with wind powered PPA

Helping achieve sustainability goals for its dairy operations

Case study overview

Burra Foods is meeting ambitious energy efficiency goals, with low-cost energy, through a 10 year Power Purchase Agreement virtually linked to Ararat Wind Farm.

Location
Melbourne, VIC
Goals
Cleaner, cheaper energy
Industry
Dairy
Power plan
Power Purchase Agreement

Manufacturing Australia’s dairy

Burra Foods is an Australian dairy ingredient processor, based in Melbourne. For over two decades, it has been producing and marketing value-added dairy products to the global food manufacturing market.

During peak periods, Burra Foods can process up to 1.5 million litres of fresh farm milk every day. This is why it turned to Flow Power, for an innovative energy solution that could support its rigorous production schedule, improve its energy efficiency and provide greater price certainty.

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A sustainable switch

In 2018, Burra Foods entered into a large-scale Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Flow Power.

The deal brings Burra Foods closer to meeting its ambitious energy efficiency goals, and gives the business access to low-cost energy linked to renewable generation through the PPA over a ten year period.

The renewable power, sourced from Ararat Wind Farm, not only delivers savings against Burra Foods grid electricity consumption, but supports the generation of clean, renewable energy for Victoria.

Joining the green team

Stewart Carson, Burra Foods General Manager Supply Chain and Manufacturing, says,

“As a business, Burra Foods has very bold sustainability targets and we have invested heavily in renewable energy solutions that fit our usage demand. Burra Foods cares strongly about sustainability and has ambitions to invest more in the future.”

“Partnering with Flow Power and linking our supply to renewable energy through a PPA is a major step toward our sustainability goals. We remain committed to playing our part in sustainable dairy manufacturing.”

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Clean energy without compromise

Power Purchase Agreements allow businesses to contribute to a lower carbon economy and reduce overall emissions, while potentially saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in energy costs.

“Traditionally, the dairy industry is a heavy power user that requires a significant amount of power at all stages of the supply chain. This agreement will deliver secure cost-efficient power for a long-term, without compromising on Burra Foods’ sustainability goals.”

“Above all else, Australia’s dairy industry needs cost-effective sustainable energy. PPAs can deliver both.”

Matthew van der Linden, CEO, Flow Power

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Australian Vintage Limited

Australian Vintage Limited

Charging forward the green agenda

Australian Vintage are the producers of award winning brands McGuigan Wines, Tempus Two and Nepenthe. The NSW-based Buronga Hill Winery is the third largest in Australia and has a long standing commitment to sustainability.

Australian Vintage Chief Executive Officer, Neil McGuigan, said: “We are extremely committed to the green agenda and take our responsibility to create a cleaner planet incredibly seriously. We are making significant progress on the ambitious sustainability targets we have set and are proud to be at the forefront of the renewable energy movement and leading the field in the wine industry.”

“We are proud to be one of the first businesses to sign a hybrid Renewable Corporate PPA in Australia. This is a considerable milestone for the business which, as one of the biggest producers in Australia, operates at a scale that can deliver significant environmental benefits as a result of its green policies. The new partnership with Flow Power is a significant step towards Buronga Hill winery being predominantly powered by energy linked to renewable sources. By lowering our carbon emissions and putting renewables at the centre of our approach, we are playing our part in creating a more sustainable future.”

 

Australian Vintage Ltd signed a 10 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to source 90% of its electricity volume virtually via a PPA from wind and solar renewable energy projects to power its Buronga Hill Winery.

Flow Power’s PPAs layers existing onsite solar with power from offsite wind and solar. Hybrid PPAs match up businesses’ needs with the output of generators to make the most of the low cost, clean power when it’s available.

Our CEO Matthew, comments: “We’re thrilled to be working with Australian Vintage on this landmark deal. The team have aligned the profiles of the wind farm, solar plant and on-site solar at the Buronga Hill winery to create a solution that will meet its power needs for the next ten years.”

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ANCA CNC Machines’ PPA for energy intensive manufacturing

ANCA CNC Machines’ PPA for energy intensive manufacturing

Powerful action towards sustainability goals and reducing energy costs

Case study overview

Founded in 1974, ANCA  has established itself as a market-leading manufacturer of high quality CNC tool grinding machines, motion control systems and sheet metal solutions.  

ANCA switched to Flow Power to help reduce energy costs and power energy-intensive operations more sustainably. 

Now linked to an Australian wind farm, ANCA locked in clean energy at a fixed price for 10 years.

Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Location
Bayswater, VIC
Power plan
Power Purchase Agreement
Renewable project
Ararat Wind Farm

A long-term solution for energy intensive operations

The team at ANCA knew the power market was changing and that they would need to make a radical change to stay ahead of the curve. This led them to partner with Flow Power for a bespoke energy solution.

From large-scale manufacturing to entry level production, ANCA’s operations are energy intensive and required a long-term solution that would:

  • Get its power costs under control
  • Cut overall emissions
  • Connect it to the wholesale market price

Flow Power analysed ANCA’s power usage to deliver a tailored energy strategy that would meet its needs.

“ANCA has succeeded on a global scale by taking an innovative approach to manufacturing.

We see Flow Power’s unique model of giving businesses back control over their energy costs as an approach that shares our core value of innovation”

– Grant Anderson, ANCA Chief Operating Officer

Locking down prices with a Power Purchase Agreement

ANCA’s energy usage was assessed prior to signing their energy contract by Flow Power’s energy specialists, revealing a wind Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) best matched their energy profile.

Flow Power then tailored a retail offer for ANCA – a landmark Power Purchase Agreement where ANCA’s energy usage is offset by renewable generation from the Ararat Wind Farm.

The renewable energy can be used in real time under the PPA arrangements to offset grid electricity consumption, potentially saving ANCA thousands of dollars in electricity costs and reducing overall emissions.

One of the first of it’s kind in Australia, ANCA’s 10 year retail contract delivers competitive fixed rates, long-term price certainty, potential savings and supports the development of more sustainable energy projects in the future.

 

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“At ANCA we are always looking for opportunities to reduce our impact on the environment and, as a manufacturing plant, the partnership with Flow Power to access renewable power will bring us tremendous benefits. This is a win-win helping both our business and the environment.”

– Grant Anderson, ANCA Chief Operating Officer

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