Case Study – Biomedical Factory 2

THE PROJECT

Biomedical Factory 2

Biomedical Factory 2 CHP Case Study: How a leading life-sciences site cut energy costs and carbon with a high-efficiency combined-heat-and-power retrofit.

The initial approach adopted was to upgrade the CHP on site. Two options were assessed, LPHW and ABO. The decision was made to install the ABO option as it has a payback period half that of the other option. Management then recognised that to make further inroads in energy savings, investment was needed and this included cooling tower, motor, air compressor and heat pump upgrades.

Lighting upgrades from halogen to LED were implemented in some of the factory zones. For a heat pump upgrade, a capex of 2.4 million euro had a payback period of 2.64 years making it a very effective upgrade. Air handling units also underwent belt upgrades to maximise their efficiency. The ducts on site also required sealing and this project had a payback period of 2.3 years. For the site to make even more savings and create a green image a solar array was suggested to be installed.

Services We Provided

Innovations at Biomedical Factory 2

In order to give our client the best service possible we carried out the following tasks:

Detailed Full Site Energy Audit

Energy Data Analysis & Modelling

Efficiency Solution Design

Management of Project Planning

Procurement Management

Complete Engineering Support During all Project Phases

Site Installation, Safety Management & Quality Surveillance

Project Commissioning, Verification & Warranty Services

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Key Achievements

Energy Savings Achieved

The energy savings of 12.21 million were achieved through a number of smaller projects such as the installation of a CHP with heat recovery and the upgrade of the Heat Pumps.

Low Payback

The CHP project has a payback period of less than 3 years. The AHU project also has a great payback of 0.22 years.

Successful Upgrades

CHP, cooling towers, air compressor, motors, lighting, refrigeration and chilling, heat pumps, AHU’s, solar, duct sealing, BMS, EMS, dish washer

Plans for Further Saving

The site can achieve further savings by installing a solar array which could generate electricity for the site.

Implementing CHP in a temperature-critical biomedical environment required rigorous planning, precise load balancing, and close coordination with on-site engineering teams. By optimising heat-recovery settings and integrating smart controls, the project now delivers consistent low-carbon thermal energy while maintaining GMP compliance. These upgrades have already generated over 20 percent energy savings in the first twelve months and are projected to save more than 1,200 tonnes of CO₂ over the plant’s lifecycle. The success of this biomedical factory CHP case study demonstrates how targeted investment can deliver measurable returns and support long-term sustainability goals.

For independent guidance on Combined Heat and Power in Irish industry, see the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s CHP overview.

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