Our proposal is mainly aimed at SMEs operating in the following sectors.
– Agribusiness: agricultural and livestock companies interested in valorizing organic by-products;
– Food industry: enterprises wishing to optimize the management of processing residues;
– Organic waste management: operators in the treatment and valorization of biodegradable waste.
The investment in implementing digital solutions in biogas plants varies depending on the size and specific needs of the company. The cost of a small plant (up to 100 kW) is between 600,000 and 850,000 euros, with a cost per kW of between 6,000 and 8,000 euros.
Thanks to incentives under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRP), non-repayable grants of up to 65 percent of eligible expenses can be obtained, making investment more affordable for SMEs.
Our solutions provide a significant return on investment:
– Increased energy production by up to 20%: through digital optimization of biogas plants and intelligent resource management;
– Maintenance cost reduction of up to 15%: through predictive diagnostics based on IoT sensors and Machine Learning algorithms;
– CO₂ emission savings of up to 100 tons per year: for an average plant, due to optimized biogas use and reduced inefficiencies;
– Decreased plant downtime by up to 25%: thus increasing annual production capacity and reducing operating costs.
These results in tangible ROI and improved environmental sustainability for the company.
Our proposal is designed for SMEs active in:
– manufacturing industry: installation of photovoltaic panels on the roofs of industrial warehouses, taking advantage of the large areas available to maximize energy production;
– logistics and transportation: integration of photovoltaic systems on the roofs of warehouses and logistics facilities, ensuring a fully sustainable energy supply and reducing operating costs;
– services and retail: implementation of photovoltaic systems on roofs of shopping malls, hotels and multi-location buildings, optimizing self-consumption and improving energy efficiency;
– Agribusiness: implementation of agrivoltaic solutions that combine agricultural production with solar energy. Photovoltaic panels are installed on elevated structures, allowing cultivation below and providing benefits such as reduced plant water stress and protection from extreme weather events.
The investment for a small- to medium-sized photovoltaic system (up to 50 kWp), integrated with advanced digital systems, is between 70,000 and 100,000 euros.
Thanks to NRP grants and tax incentives (Superbonus, Tax Credit for Investment 4.0), the actual cost to the SME can be lowered by up to 40-60%.
Widecons® digital installations provide an average ROI of 15% to 20% per year, with payback periods of 4 to 6 years, depending on the type of business and the degree of energy self-consumption.
+15% energy efficiency through advanced monitoring and algorithmic management;
-30% of energy bill by optimizing self-consumption and reducing energy purchase from the grid;
up to 50 tons/year of CO₂ saved, contributing to the ecological transition;
-20% operating costs due to intelligent management of energy loads.
Our proposal is designed for SMEs active in:
– agribusiness (agriculture and horticulture), where energy autonomy is a competitive advantage.
Indicative investment for a small plant: between €2,000 and €4,000 per hectare, depending on the technologies implemented and the size of the plant.
Return on investment (ROI): between 2 and 4 years, with an average annual return of 15-20%, due to water savings, reduced energy costs, and available incentives.
– Reduction in water consumption by up to 50%: by optimizing the volumes of water delivered according to the actual needs of the soil and plants, avoiding overwatering;
– savings in energy bills of up to 30 percent: due to the shorter running time of irrigation systems, thanks to intelligent automation that eliminates unnecessary irrigation cycles;
– Increased agricultural productivity of up to 25 percent more per hectare: due to more targeted use of resources and improved plant health;
– Reduction in CO₂ emissions by up to 50 tons per year per farm: due to decreased energy use for water pumping and savings in natural resources.
Widecons® primarily targets SMEs operating in the following sectors:
– Mechanics and light manufacturing: production process optimization and waste reduction;
– Shipbuilding: use of materials (e.g., paints) that reduce environmental impact and VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions;
– fashion and textiles: adoption of recycled materials and low-impact processes;
– furniture and design: development of modular and easily recyclable products;
– Packaging: sustainable packaging design and reduction of plastic use.
Initial investment
For a small project aimed at developing a new sustainable product, the initial investment can range from 20,000 to 50,000 euros. This amount covers:
– Implementation of cloud-based collaborative design platforms;
– Digital simulation systems for process optimization.
In addition, incentives and facilities, such as non-repayable grants of up to 60 percent of eligible costs, are available to support SMEs in their transition to circular and sustainable production models.
SMEs that adopt Widecons® digital and sustainable solutions achieve an average ROI of 22 percent. These results are derived from:
– Reduction of energy consumption by up to 20%;
– Savings on raw materials of up to 25 percent;
– Lowering total operating costs by 15%;
– CO₂ emissions reduction of up to 50 tons per year;
– Saving operators’ time by up to 20%.
Widecons® helps you make your production process more efficient, sustainable and innovative, with a positive impact on costs and the environment.
Widecons® targets Italian SMEs operating in key sectors for the ecological transition, including:
– Construction and industrial plant engineering: implementation of circular economy practices to reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency;
– electronics and electrical equipment: adoption of solutions for recycling and reduction of production waste;
– chemical and pharmaceutical: optimization of production processes to minimize resource use and waste generation;
– Waste management: development of innovative systems for material recovery and reuse;
– Logistics and transportation: integrating sustainable practices to reduce emissions and improve transportation efficiency.
Initial investment
For the construction of a small-scale circular and sustainable production facility, the initial investment can range from 40,000 to 120,000 euros, depending on the complexity of the project and the technologies adopted. This investment covers:
– consumption and waste monitoring software;
– Digital platforms for tracking recycled materials;
– Production management systems based on predictive algorithms.
Incentives and facilities, such as non-repayable grants of up to 60 percent of eligible costs, are also available to support your SME in the transition to circular and sustainable production models.
SMEs that adopt digital and sustainable solutions report an average ROI of 20 percent. These results are derived from:
– Reduction in electricity consumption by up to 15-20%;
– Abatement of waste and scrap by up to 30 percent;
– Raw material savings of up to 25 percent;
– Reduction in operating costs by up to 10-15%;
– Reduction of waste disposal costs by up to 20%;
– decrease in CO₂ emissions by up to 30-40 tons per year.
Widecons® helps you optimize your production processes, reduce waste and cut costs, creating a sustainable production model that brings real benefits to both your business and the environment.
Widecons® primarily targets Italian SMEs operating in the following sectors:
– Electronics and home appliances: management of returns and recovery of components for reuse or recycling
– Fashion and textiles: recovery of clothing and accessories for regeneration or reuse
– Furniture and design: management of furniture and furnishings returns for material recovery
– Packaging: recovery and reuse of packaging to reduce waste and costs
– automotive: management of vehicle and component returns for recovery and recycling.
Investment in small-scale facilities
For the implementation of a small-scale reverse logistics-oriented facility, the initial investment can range from 50,000 to 150,000 euros, depending on the complexity of the project and the technologies adopted. This investment covers:
– Returns and reverse flow management software;
– Advanced tracking systems (RFID, NFC, BLE, LPWAN);
– Digital platforms for data analysis and process optimization.
In addition, incentives and facilities, such as non-repayable grants of up to 60 percent of eligible costs, are available to support SMEs in their transition to circular and sustainable production models.
SMEs that adopt reverse logistics solutions report an average ROI of 19 percent. These results are derived from:
– Recovery of 20-30% of materials through reverse logistics;
– Reduction in disposal costs of returns and waste by up to 40 percent;
– CO₂ emissions reduction of up to 25-35 tons per year;
– Savings on logistics costs of up to 15-20%;
– Increased value recovered from returns by up to 50%;
– Raw material savings of up to 20%.
Widecons® helps you turn waste into resources by optimizing reverse logistics to improve sustainability and reduce costs, creating new opportunities for your business and contributing to a circular economy.
Our proposal is particularly suitable for SMEs active in the following areas:
– manufacturing industry, with a focus on the mechanical, food and plastics industries;
– shipbuilding, installation of smart sensors to track real-time electrical consumption (e.g., welders, compressors), with control dashboards and automatic alerts;
– agribusiness, which includes both agriculture and horticulture,
– logistics and transportation, where energy needs are constant and critical.
Indicative investment for a small plant: between €10,000 and €50,000, depending on the technologies implemented and the size of the plant.
Return on investment (ROI): between 1 and 3 years, with an average annual return of 15-20%, due to energy savings, reduced operating costs, and available incentives.
– Reducing power consumption by up to 25-35% by optimizing production cycles and reducing standby consumption through system automation and continuous, real-time monitoring;
– Lowering energy costs for cooling and heating by up to 20 percent with automation of temperature control systems, which reduces unnecessary energy use during periods of low activity;
– maintenance savings and increased machine life by up to 15 percent by extending equipment life through predictive automation and continuous monitoring of operating conditions;
– reducing production waste by up to 30 percent by optimizing the production process with intelligent systems that detect and correct anomalies in real time, before they become defects;
– 10-15% savings in overall operating costs due to efficiencies resulting from the integration of IoT, AI and Data Analytics systems that optimize workflow and resource utilization;
– reduction in CO₂ emissions by up to 50 tons per year due to lower energy consumption, less waste, and an overall increase in the efficiency of production processes.
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