Annandale Distillery powers up landmark Net-Zero energy hub

Annandale Distillery has successfully commissioned its pioneering £3.6 million Net-Zero Thermal Energy Storage Hub, marking a major milestone in the distillery's journey towards carbon-neutral whisky production.

Delivered in partnership with Exergy3 and Cochran, and funded by the UK Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, the innovative system replaces up to 100% of the fossil fuels traditionally used to generate the high-temperature steam required for distilling by storing excess renewable electricity as heat at temperatures of up to 1,200°C.

The cutting-edge technology demonstrates how Scotland’s historic whisky industry can embrace a more sustainable future without compromising its heritage.

Visitors will now be able to discover the revolutionary Exergy3 hub and learn about Annandale Distillery’s net-zero ambitions as part of the official distillery tour, showcasing how innovation and centuries-old craftsmanship are working together to shape the future of Scotch whisky.

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Graham Sheen

Graham Sheen is the BWA Secretary, appointed in 2019. Graham has a strong background in logistics and warehousing, and is very well connected within the warehousing and supply chain sectors.

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