Project
Challenges
Design of a waste heat recovery solution for the resort that accommodates 79 rooms, 50 staff, a commercial kitchen, diving and pool centers.
Diesel was used to fuel the power station, making electricity very expensive and a risk from spillage onto the Great Barrier Reef.
The Island is a two (2) hour boat ride from Gladstone, and logistics to bring equipment to the island is very expensive.
Goals & Objectives
Aldesta Hotel Group set the primary objective to develop a cost effective waste heat recovery, energy efficiency and energy management solution with a strong payback. All guest and staff accommodation lighting and celling fans were upgraded, and the commercial kitchen equipment. The project secured a $1M grant from the Australian government.
Solutions
Service provided
Energy Efficiency Design
Energy Management Design
Techno-Economic Modelling to establish Business Case
Project Management
Measurement and Verification of Energy Saving
Grant funding application.
Results and Benefits
Financial Results
25% IRR
Capital Investment $1.5M
Annual Gross Revenue $0.4M
25% COGS
Technologies applied
Waste Heat Recovery
LED Lighting
Efficient Ceiling Fans
Efficient Cold Rooms Refrigeration
Meter Technology
Online Electricity Dashboard
ESG Impact
500 ton CO2 savings
Project Location
Heron Island Resort, Queensland, Australia