Análisis de viabilidad técnica y financiera de instalación de sistemas de calefacción alternativos para la disminución de consumo de energía eléctrica en la Granja Avícola Primavera

Abstract

Considering that the production of chickens for fattening is one of the most important fields and, that this same field in the Valle del Cauca department is one of the most influential in Colombia [1], we decided to evaluate the efficiency of the resources used in a poultry farm located in this department. Present document explains the logistic and technical functioning of the Primavera chicken farm, located in Puente Tierra in the municipality of Darién. In this document is also shown the farm’s operation methods, from bird’s transportation from the point where they are provided and their distribution in the sheds sorted by age, to energetic and caloric consumption of the whole farm. Likewise, the stages of the production process in which energy consumption occurs are shown, whether it is electrical or caloric, analyzing and dimensioning when each of these types of energy is used and their respective quantities. On the other hand, the energy resources available in the area where the Primavera farm is located are analyzed including the wind, solar and hydric energy and then, through the proper evaluation, the most suitable type of energy and the respective infrastructure (including technology and devices) to supply the farm are determined. Taking this into account, the assessment of available resources is made and different available technologies are proposed to reduce energy consumption taking into account different technical aspects detailed in the corresponding chapter. So, a solution is proposed to address these energy consumption problems. Having determined and analyzed the system to be implemented, taking into account the most relevant aspects for the owners of the farm, we proceed to the analysis of the project's financial viability, thus determining if it is better to make the change of technologies for the generation of energy or if it is more convenient to continue with the technologies already established. Finally, it is concluded based on what has been obtained from the technical and financial analysis and the corresponding recommendations are made for future projects in the same field and for the restructuring of this project in future opportunities.