The Lanfredi Farm, based in Acquanegra Cremonese (Italy), operates in the cattle breeding sector and manages a herd of over 350 Holstein dairy cows. The farm was among the pioneers of cogeneration in the agricultural sector, with one of the first 100 kW electrical plants installed for the energy recovery of biogas.

Over time, the increased availability of livestock manure has made it possible to further expand the facility. This led to the decision to install a new CHP unit, providing 300 kW electrical power and being capable of more effectively managing the increased biogas production and contributing to the farm’s energy optimization.

The installed system is an agenitor 408, powered by biogas and housed in a container. The electricity produced is sold to the GSE and compensated through a fixed, incentivized tariff for 20 years, while the heat recovered from the cogenerator is directed to the digesters, helping to maintain the proper temperature for the anaerobic digestion process of the wastewater.

The decision to choose 2G came after a careful market analysis. The agenitor 408 was identified as the solution best suited to the company’s needs, thanks to the system’s high efficiency and reliability. These are two essential characteristics in an agricultural setting where operational continuity and consistent performance directly impact the economic management of the facility.

The results confirm that this was the right choice: in its first years of operation, the CHP system provided over 8,500 hours of operation per year, a figure that highlights the plant’s high availability. The system’s reliability and conversion efficiency have enabled the company to optimize production costs, with a return on investment in line with initial projections.

To support its day-to-day operations, the Lanfredi Farm has also entered into a direct service contract with 2G Italia to ensure qualified technical support and maintenance tailored to the system’s needs. In the coming months, the company may consider further expanding the site, potentially replacing the existing 100 kW CHP unit with a new, higher-capacity unit.