# LLM Context
URL: https://weeg.it/en/press-releases/new-photovoltaic-system-for-zambaiti-cotton-mill-reduced-consumption-and-one-thousand-tons-of-co2-less-per-year/

# New Photovoltaic System for Zambaiti Cotton Mill: Reduced Consumption and One Thousand Tons of CO2 Less per Year

> Cotonificio Zambaiti and White Energy Group developed an energy-efficiency project for the Cene textile plant combining a photovoltaic system, battery storage and thermal-plant upgrades, with expected reductions in grid dependence, gas use and CO2 emissions.

## Page details

- **Source language:** English
- **Content type:** Press release
- **Original title:** New photovoltaic system for Zambaiti Cotton Mill: reduced consumption and one thousand tons of CO2 less per year
- **Source URL:** https://weeg.it/en/press-releases/new-photovoltaic-system-for-zambaiti-cotton-mill-reduced-consumption-and-one-thousand-tons-of-co2-less-per-year/
- **Summary:** The project for Cotonificio Zambaiti's Cene plant ranked first in a Lombardy Region incentive call and combines photovoltaic generation, storage and thermal-system upgrades to reduce energy consumption and emissions.

## Project and regional incentive

Cotonificio Zambaiti selected White Energy Group in May 2021 to support improvements in energy efficiency and emissions reduction at its Cene plant in Bergamo. The project ranked first among more than 120 beneficiaries in a Lombardy Region call supporting lower company energy consumption and photovoltaic systems for self-consumption.

The project started with an energy audit in July 2021. White Energy Group used its VEP — Virtual Energy Platform — to monitor the plant's main consumption and identify the first efficiency measures.

## Main project figures

| Project detail | Value |
|---|---:|
| Photovoltaic capacity | 999 kWp |
| Storage stated in the project overview | 250 kWh |
| Storage capacity stated later in the page | 254 kWh |
| Expected photovoltaic production | About 1.2 million kWh/year |
| Estimated photovoltaic self-consumption | More than 83% |
| Reduction in electricity-grid dependence stated for the overall project | 47% |
| Reduction in grid dependence attributed to the photovoltaic plant | 40% |
| Reduction in gas dependence | 18% |
| Gas savings | More than 250,000 standard m³/year |
| Overall CO2 reduction | More than 1,000 tonnes/year |
| CO2 reduction attributed to photovoltaic installation | More than 500 tonnes/year |

## Technical interventions

The project is divided into two main interventions:

- upgrading the thermal power plant by removing the thermal-oil boiler and replacing it with a direct-generation steam generator;
- installing a photovoltaic system combined with an energy-storage system.

The photovoltaic installation is intended to increase self-consumption and improve the plant's energy independence and environmental performance.

## Cotonificio Zambaiti

The Cene plant produces household linens, quilts and semi-finished fabrics. Angelo Zambaiti, CEO of Cotonificio Zambaiti, describes the company's focus on product quality, natural fibres, certified dyes, recycled-PET padding and environmental protection.

## White Energy Group support

White Energy Group describes its role as including energy audits, consumption monitoring, plant study and sizing, technical-operational services, and assistance in identifying incentive opportunities such as regional calls, Southern tax credits and measures under the NRP.