Can a battery energy storage system be used in a mine?

Although many mines are located in sites with good wind or solar resources, they have been limited in how much renewable energy they can use due to the intermittency of the wind and sun. Mining groups are increasingly addressing this by adding battery energy storage systems (BESS) to renewable energy facilities.

Can battery storage Make Mine energy supplies more resilient and sustainable?

One of the first examples of how battery storage can help make mine energy supplies more resilient and sustainable is Gold Fields ’ Agnew Gold Mine, located in a remote part of Western Australia, 1,000km north-east of Perth.

How can off-grid mining improve the environment?

For off-grid mining, renewable energy and storage technologies present an ideal opportunity not only to improve the mine’s environmental footprint, but also reduce energy costs while improving power quality. We are seeing a strong drive to optimise energy across mines, including solutions for e-mobility and rapid charging.

Are mining companies balancing the need for a reliable power supply?

At the same time, mining companies are balancing the need for a reliable and stable power supply to maintain productivity and reduce downtime. In the interview below, Juergen Zimmermann, Head of Business Development and Technology at Hitachi Energy, outlines some of the key challenges and opportunities facing the mining industry.

How can solar and wind energy be used in mining?

Solar and wind energy in combination with BESS are clear pathways for the energy transition in mining, while meeting energy production needs for long-term growth. The right integration of these different components is key to success. What lessons have been learned from operational storage projects for mines?

Are electric haul trucks a viable solution for the mining industry?

The incorporation of electric-powered haul trucks is a huge opportunity for the mining industry. Designing a solution that can integrate battery-powered equipment with existing mining processes, without disrupting current (non-stop) operations, will be critical to achieving emission reduction targets.