Recently, Hotran revealed significant achievements in the U-shape solar thermal project implemented at the Budweiser Xinxiang Brewery. The project has demonstrated stable operation for over a month since its steam integration into the plant’s original steam net. On January 16th and 17th, a delegation from Budweiser—including Bjanka Korb (Global PO Sustainability & Reliability), Huang Huihuang (ZBS UES Director, APAC), Yu Hongbing (ZBS BOF Director), and Li Yifan (ZBS UES Expert - Water & Quality)—visited the Xinxiang facility for an in-depth inspection of the project onsite.

The U-shape solar thermal project developed by Hotran has garnered significant attention. This project utilizes advanced technology to convert solar energy into thermal energy for steam generation, providing the plant with clean and renewable heat. Over the past months of integration, the project has operated stably and achieved various performance indicators, even exceeding the original targets. Moreover, the project delivers substantial annual savings in traditional energy costs while significantly reducing carbon emissions, thereby strongly supporting Budweiser’s sustainability goals.

During the inspection, Bjanka Korb highly commended the project’s efficiency and stability, and he noted that this project exemplifies Hotran’s technical expertise in the solar energy industry and provides a model demonstration for Budweiser’s global sustainability initiatives. Huang Huihuang affirmed the project’s overall planning and execution details, and he highlights its seamless integration with the production process as a demonstrative example for sustainability strategies within the Asia-Pacific region. Li Yifan focused on the synergistic effects between energy conservation, emission reduction, and water resource recycling, and he states that the project offers novel approaches to the plant’s water resource management. From the aspects of operational and cost, Yu Hongbing acknowledged the project’s economic viability and long-term stability, and he emphasized its significant contribution to the plant’s sustained operations in the future.

Hotran’s manager, Miss Dai, explained that the system utilizes high-precision parabolic reflectors within the solar collector array, substantially enhancing solar energy harvesting efficiency. Advanced heat exchange and control systems ensure the reliable supply of steam in the implementation process. During construction, the project team overcame technical challenges enabled successful grid integration from closely collaborating with Budweiser’s Xinxiang staff.

This inspection signifies recognition of Hotran’s achievements and creates further opportunities for future collaboration between the two parties. Continued partnership with Budweiser, it is anticipated that this project will maintain stable operation, support Budweiser’s green transition and establish a benchmark for renewable energy applications within the industrial sector. Hotran remains committed to its principles of innovation, professionalism, and efficiency to provide high-quality new energy solutions for more enterprises and advance global energy sustainability.