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Waste 2 Energy (W2E)
John Herbert
REA (Registered Energy Assessor)
Increasingly companies and organisations are being called upon to demonstrate
their green credentials, whether it is a commitment to the
environment by being social and moral responsible (CSR),or an energy efficiency
programmes to lower carbon and GHG (greenhouse gas) emission.
The general public, and other businesses want to see your "greenness"
This challenge, or opportunity needs to be part of your business
strategy - TODAY! this is essential. Yes, it must add value to your
business contributing, not inhibiting, since results are demanded by your
shareholders and stakeholders. However, the tide has turned, and consumers
of all services and products are looking for greener and environmentally
friendly solutions.
Creating energy from loss in existing process is very efficient, since the
feedstock, typically waste heat is a byproduct typically dumped into
the atmosphere. Progressive companies have already discovered that
they can optimize their existing processes to make the best use of
resources, reduce any negative impact on their surroundings
and strengthen their business results - all at the same time.
Why Sustainable?
There are many positive reasons to choose a greener business
path:
Whilst we cannot foretell the future, the trend of customers to demand
greener products and services is very clear. If you need to position
your business for the future, a green strategy is an essential element.
In the UK shopping market aisles of Tesco, carbon labelling of the
products helps consumers make informed choices, the same principal will
apply to your business.
Delivering Green
So you might be wondering how does Kelcroft manage to
deliver viable greener business solutions? We use our exclusive knowledge and skill
set, some examples, Kelcroft's approach lowering the requirement for air
conditioning chillers,in turn lowers both the initial capital
cost (lower CapEX) for the air-conditioning plant, therefore the cost
to operate the plant is less(lower Opex). Imagine that lower first cost,
and lower running costs - a very sustainable solution for business.
Another example, better planning can lower the cost of pumping,
the initial cost to purchase the equipment is reduced, and to
operate the pump over the lifetime of a facility is also lower.
With reduced costs, bottom-line profits increase, and your
environmental footprint is also reduced.
UPDATE
After this article was published the Hong Kong Government commissioned
pilot waste to energy plants in Hong Kong.
About the Author
John Herbert is a
veteran chief engineer with more than 30 years international engineering experience, educated in
the United Kingdom, he worked in the UK and then across Asia for more than two decades
engaged by international and local companies. He is a Hong Kong Registered Energy
Assessor (REA) and BEAM Professional, and is stationed in Hong Kong.