Capral Aluminium Energy Audit

Capral Aluminium

Energy Audit

5% of Site Energy Savings Identified

Problem

Capral is an aluminium extruder in Brisbane who use a large amount of energy due to the complex nature of their operation.


Solution

DETA undertook an energy audit and identified some quick easy wins, such as anomalies on their utility invoicing, and developed a clear action plan for Capral to consider for implementation.


Outcome

The identified savings represent more than 5% of the site energy consumption.


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