Case Study: Furlotti & Company achieves 30% energy savings with Capstone Green Energy cogeneration

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Furlotti & Company, a cured meat producer in Medesano, Italy, needed a more reliable and cost-effective energy solution to support plant expansion and higher production demands. The food processing operation relied heavily on steam for cooking ovens and electricity for 24/7 processing, making energy efficiency a key concern. Capstone Green Energy, working through dealer IBT Group, provided a grid-connected Capstone C600 Signature Series microturbine system.

Capstone Green Energy’s solution used a natural gas-fueled microturbine to generate electricity and recover exhaust heat for steam production, creating a cogeneration system that supplied the plant’s main energy needs. The project delivered an estimated 30% reduction in primary energy use and energy bill savings, with payback expected in under four years. Measurable benefits included about 3,762 MWh of annual energy savings, roughly 324 TOE, and approximately 938 tonnes of CO2 avoided per year.

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