The red meat industry continues to invest in renewable energy technologies
Most of the electricity usage in the red meat industry occurs in processing. This sector has a goal to reach 100% renewable energy by 2030. Technologies include solar photovoltaics, biomass-fired boilers and biogas-fired boilers and combined heat and power units. 58% of beef producers also reported either using or generating renewable energy on farm.
By implementing technologies such as solar energy, biomass thermal energy and biogas energy, farmers like Andrew Shearer-Smith, will be able to further reduce its emissions, as well as lower the cost of production.
High-tech help for a renewable future
Other initiatives include engineering firm All Energy Pty Ltd teaming up with MLA Donor Company (MDC) to create myenergy.tech, a free digital tool that makes it easy for farms, feedlots and processors to understand the costs and benefits of renewable, energy-saving technologies.
Not only does this online energy cost saver help red meat producers save on operating costs, it also delivers improved energy security and reduced emissions, tying in perfectly with the red meat industry’s target to be carbon neutral by 2030 (CN30).
