BOTMA poultry farm, South Africa

A country with three capitals and eleven official languages - welcome to the Republic of South Africa. In 2003, brothers Etienne and Johan Botma founded the BOTMA poultry farm based near Worcester, South Africa. Due to rising demand, increased production and the high heating costs of LPG gas, the brothers were looking for an alternative heating solution. The decision was made in favour of a Binder boiler that can also burn chicken litter. The project started in October 2023 and is scheduled for completion in Spring 2024. In the first phase, the so-called Binder chicken boiler with an output of 2,100 kW will ensure cosy warmth in the premises. The system is fuelled with a mixture of wood chips and chicken droppings.