CHOLUTECA, Honduras–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ESF Seafood introduced the transition of its shrimp processing plant to renewable vitality. The commissioning of the primary section of the photo voltaic vitality micro-grid is the results of a three-year improvement effort geared toward lowering carbon emissions and vitality prices at ESF Seafoods. The ESF will exchange greater than 60% of its electrical energy vitality wants from photo voltaic throughout 2023 and have 100% carbon impartial processing by the tip of 2024.
Gerardo Tome, President ESF Seafood mentioned, “Harvesting, processing and freezing shrimp in a tropical local weather requires a considerable amount of vitality. Southern Honduras is a perfect location for acquiring photo voltaic vitality as a result of excessive photovoltaic (PVOUT) score of the realm and we are able to use the roof house of our plant for the set up of photo voltaic panels which can cut back the necessity for elevated land use. A not too long ago authorised legislation for industrial bi-directional meters improves the profitability of extra vitality technology by permitting us to produce extra to the nationwide grid throughout off-peak intervals.
Ivan Clements, Director of ESF Seafood mentioned, “Lowering carbon emissions is a vital goal for our prospects worldwide. We’re the primary shrimp processing plant emigrate to renewable vitality; we’ll cut back our carbon footprint of greater than 2,000 tons by 2023 and has a transparent plan to attain carbon impartial standing. Taking a number one place in sustainability and vitality safety will assist make sure the continued success of our enterprise in Honduras and can proceed to supply our prospects with prime quality, worth added shrimp and our individuals with good jobs.
ABOUT ESF SEAFOOD – ESF Seafood was based in 2012 to supply one of the best shrimp to discerning prospects all over the world who worth investments in meals security, sustainability, high quality, ethics, and internationally acknowledged certifications together with SEDEX, ASC, and BRCGS AA+ score.
ESF Seafood is 11,700 m2 plant has in depth capabilities for IQF value-added shrimp manufacturing in addition to blast freezing / brine freezing choices and 4.5 million lbs of chilly storage. ESF Seafood’s location in Southern Honduras, with its expert and skilled workforce, is good for including worth to high quality shrimp and making certain quick transport to worldwide places utilizing Pacific and Atlantic ports. .
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