UNCONVENTIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY IN WINEMAKING
Viña Cono Sur (Chile) – Pioneering the use of unconventional renewable energy sources in sustainable winemaking
Information
Sector:
Agriculture, forestry and fishing,
Manufacture of food, beverages and tobacco
Industrial ecosystem(s):
Environmental Impacts:
Use of renewable and alternative energy
Estimated Resource Saving:
0-20%
The winery is the area with the highest energy consumption, as it requires the operation of boilers and cooling equipment.
The company has 6 photovoltaic plants installed across its estates and winery, reaching an installed capacity of 1,350 kW. Five of these plants are located on the estates, and one, the largest, is installed on the roof of the winery.
To this installation, the company has added a new photovoltaic plant with a capacity of 100 kW.
The company has 6 photovoltaic plants installed across its estates and winery, reaching an installed capacity of 1,350 kW. Five of these plants are located on the estates, and one, the largest, is installed on the roof of the winery.
To this installation, the company has added a new photovoltaic plant with a capacity of 100 kW.
KEY RESULTS
- Achieved 100% supply of electrical energy from renewable sources
- In 2023: 10.558.485 MJ consumed energy in the winery