off-grid mines

Fitch points to renewables as solution to energy security for African Miners

2019-09-03T05:15:45+00:00

Credit: Mining.com A recent report by market intelligence company Fitch Solutions has highlighted the importance of renewable energy generation to mining companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa. The prevalence of off-grid remote mineral deposits, combined with an excellent solar resource, and energy security concerns caused by unreliable grid-power, has already led companies such as Newmont, IAMGOLD, and Read More

Fitch points to renewables as solution to energy security for African Miners2019-09-03T05:15:45+00:00

Mining Sector Embracing Microgrids: Hybrid Systems Reduce Energy Costs & Environmental Impact

2019-02-13T12:00:45+00:00

Off-grid mines can slash fuel requirements and CO2 emissions by up to 28% by using microgrids that combine solar power, battery storage, and diesel generators, according to a new study. The ABB report, Reducing Energy Costs and Environmental Impacts of Off-Grid Mines, outlines how microgrids can help miners generate a reliable power supply and trim emissions Read More

Mining Sector Embracing Microgrids: Hybrid Systems Reduce Energy Costs & Environmental Impact2019-02-13T12:00:45+00:00

The Biggest Opportunities for Renewables Are Off-Grid Mines – Redavia’s CEO

2019-02-16T10:33:04+00:00

Renewable power options are fairly new to the mining sector and the biggest opportunities lie in the off-grid mining sector, Erwin Spolders, CEO of Redavia, tells Energy and Mines. Redavia focuses on redeployable solar farms by offering flexible rental agreements. “Off-grid mines are the canaries in the coal mine. They are really the first to benefit Read More

The Biggest Opportunities for Renewables Are Off-Grid Mines – Redavia’s CEO2019-02-16T10:33:04+00:00
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