A decision support system for energy use in dairy production (DSSED)
This project address the utilisation of energy in the milk production process
Project Insights
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€48,774
Total Project Costs -
1 yr
Project Duration -
2017
Year Funded
Project Description
This project aims to develop a decision support system for optimal energy use in dairy production. This is particularly pertinent given national targets to increase milk production with the abolition of milk quota's while maintaining strong sustainability credentials of the Irish dairy industry. The project outputs will inform government policy in relation to energy utilisation in dairy production. It will also inform farm managers of optimal operation strategies to reduce energy consumption for on-farm milk production systems and for increasing renewable generation. Farm managers will be able to access the decision-support tool through an on-line open-source web app, which will result in the immediate application of best practice guidelines in energy utilisation on Irish dairy farms. Teagasc are collaborating with the project in terms of using its commercial farm network as a test-bed for the application of the sensor networks and disseminating the tool.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €48,774
Funding Agency: SEAI
Year Funded: 2017
Lead Organisation: Cork Institute of Technology
Partner Organisation(s): N/A
Dr Michael Murphy
Lead ResearcherExpertise: Dairy Energy Optimisation; Building Energy; Energy Modelling; Energy Storage; Demand Side Management
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