EarthRenew Announces Upgrades to the Power Production Capabilities of its On-Site 4.0 MW Turbine
May 12 2020 - 6:00PM
EarthRenew Inc. (CSE:ERTH) (“EarthRenew” or the “Company”) is
pleased to announce that it has upgraded components of its on-site
power generation unit and is now capable of producing power 24/7,
in time for peak summer demand. The upgrades to the power unit
included replacing the air compressor for the gas turbine,
installing automated alarm systems and enhancing remote access for
turbine controls. While the turbine has been operating and able to
take advantage of peak electricity demand in the past year, going
forward these performance enhancements afford the Company the
chance to operate with full uptime and to further offset
operational expenses.
In the past quarter, electricity prices have
fluctuated between $36.66 per MWh and $120.67 per MWh as reported
by the Alberta Electric System Operator. EarthRenew showed power
revenue for Q1 of $141,326, due in large part to electricity prices
peaking in January. The direct costs for the turbine unit were
$30,926 and the gross margin was $110,400.
The turbine’s performance upgrades are part of the
recommissioning efforts at our Strathmore facility. The ability to
produce power 24/7 optimizes turbine usage and prepares us for
anticipated high electricity demand in the coming months. These
upgrades also support the sale of power to on-site users and for
the operation of our fertilizer production activities, once
redeveloped.
EarthRenew CEO Keith Driver commented, “This is
another step forward in recommissioning our site on the trajectory
towards a commercially-ready organic fertilizer facility. The
revenue from this asset is projected to help smooth cashflow needs
over the short and long term.”
Driver further added, “With the summer just around
the corner, the ability to operate 24/7 and to remotely adjust
turbine operations gives us the potential to maximize operations
when power demand spikes as a result of hot summer weather.”
About EarthRenew
EarthRenew transforms livestock waste into a
high-performance organic fertilizer to be used by organic and
traditional growers in Canada and the United States. Located on a
25,000 head cattle feedlot, our flagship Strathmore plant is
capable of producing up to four megawatts (MW) per hour of low-cost
electricity powered by a natural gas fired turbine. The exhausted
heat from the turbine is used to convert manure into certified
organic fertilizer.
For additional information, please contact:Keith
Driver CEO of EarthRenew Phone: (403) 860-8623
E-mail: kdriver@earthrenew.ca
Cautionary Note regarding
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not
limited to, statements with respect to our ability to continuously
operate the turbine without interruption, our ability to
recommission the Strathmore facility, the anticipated high
electricity demand in the coming months as a result of hot summer
weather, the revenue generated from the power produced by the
turbine, our ability to execute our business plan, and our proposed
business activity. Generally, forward-looking information can be
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actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of
the Company to be materially different from those expressed or
implied by such forward-looking information, including but not
limited to: general business, economic, competitive, geopolitical
and social uncertainties; regulatory risks; and other risks of the
energy, and fertilizer industries. Although the Company has
attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those contained in
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except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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