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Photovoltaic Panels
Fábrica Tecidos do Carvalho has a park of photovoltaic panels, with the capacity to produce 342.4 MWh of energy per year, with the objective of doubling it in the short to medium term. This project allows a 10% saving of the total energy consumption, thus increasing its environmental sustainability policies.
Waste Water Pre Treatment Plant
Preserving the environment is a constant concern of Fábrica Tecidos Carvalho, which has an WWPTP with the capacity to pre-treat its effluent. This effluent is sent to the treatment plant in the Vale do Ave region (Tratave), which performs the municipal treatment of industrial effluents and wastewater. In the last 10 years, the specific consumption of liters of water per kg of finished product has halved, due to investment in new dyeing machines and new processes, resulting in huge savings not only in water, but also in chemicals, gas, energy and gaseous emissions. This attitude of the company had a huge impact on environmental sustainability.
Biomass Boiler
Fábrica Tecidos Carvalho is taking a significant step towards promoting sustainability by adopting a biomass-based steam generation system. This system will not only reduce the carbon footprint of steam production but also improve energy efficiency. The set up of a biomass boiler with a capacity of 8 tons of steam per hour, along with a storage silo and complementary equipment, reflects a considerable investment in the use of renewable energy sources. This effort is a notable example of how companies can contribute to decarbonization and commitment against climate change.