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Seemann’s Polokwane Partnership
Challenge
Seemann’s Polokwane is a high-demand food processing facility where electricity, heat, refrigeration, and water directly drive production costs.
The goal was to reduce energy costs without adding a capital burden or operational complexity.
The facility faced three key challenges. It relied heavily on coal for thermal energy. It had limited visibility across its utilities. And it needed a clear, structured path for the future.
Solution
HolmStone structured a long-term energy partnership to address each of these challenges.
The process started with online metering and monitoring, giving full visibility into the facility’s energy use. Working closely with the client, targeted tests were conducted to identify high-energy-consuming areas.
This allowed focused optimisation of specific sections of the plant, resulting in a ~20% reduction in electricity consumption.
A solar PV system was introduced through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), giving Seemann’s access to renewable energy with zero upfront investment. This was complemented by a Service Level Agreement (SLA), where HolmStone takes full responsibility for monitoring and optimising electricity, water, heating, and refrigeration across the plant.
Building on this foundation, a detailed energy audit identified a significant opportunity. The facility was entirely dependent on coal boilers for hot water generation. To address this, HolmStone developed an integrated thermal solution combining solar thermal generation, heat recovery, and targeted system efficiency improvements.
This project also forms part of the SolTrain international programme, bringing additional funding support and independent technical validation. This strengthened both the solution and its credibility.
Result
Seemann’s Polokwane now has a fully managed energy solution integrated with HolmStone as their long-term partner.
The facility benefits from reduced energy costs, improved operational control, and a clear roadmap for continuous optimisation. All without the need for upfront capital investment.
Simple and Transparent Projects
HolmStone Projects
Seemann’s Polokwane Partnership
Challenge
Seemann’s Polokwane is a high-demand food processing facility where electricity, heat, refrigeration, and water directly drive production costs.
The goal was to reduce energy costs without adding a capital burden or operational complexity.
The facility faced three key challenges. It relied heavily on coal for thermal energy. It had limited visibility across its utilities. And it needed a clear, structured path for the future.
Solution
HolmStone structured a long-term energy partnership to address each of these challenges.
The process started with online metering and monitoring, giving full visibility into the facility’s energy use. Working closely with the client, targeted tests were conducted to identify high-energy-consuming areas.
This allowed focused optimisation of specific sections of the plant, resulting in a ~20% reduction in electricity consumption.
A solar PV system was introduced through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), giving Seemann’s access to renewable energy with zero upfront investment. This was complemented by a Service Level Agreement (SLA), where HolmStone takes full responsibility for monitoring and optimising electricity, water, heating, and refrigeration across the plant.
Building on this foundation, a detailed energy audit identified a significant opportunity. The facility was entirely dependent on coal boilers for hot water generation. To address this, HolmStone developed an integrated thermal solution combining solar thermal generation, heat recovery, and targeted system efficiency improvements.
This project also forms part of the SolTrain international programme, bringing additional funding support and independent technical validation. This strengthened both the solution and its credibility.
Result
Seemann’s Polokwane now has a fully managed energy solution integrated with HolmStone as their long-term partner.
The facility benefits from reduced energy costs, improved operational control, and a clear roadmap for continuous optimisation. All without the need for upfront capital investment.