PV

Flexible low-load gensets are a game changer in mining for solar–diesel hybrid solutions

2019-02-19T12:06:00+00:00

The genset industry reacts to growing hybrid markets with a new approach that overcomes limitations of traditional gensets and reduces operating costs for mining companies. Munich/Copenhagen, October 2015 – Gensets are typically optimized for efficient operation at their optimal load points. In so-called solar–diesel hybrid applications, gensets balance the intermittencies from the solar plant – for Read More

Flexible low-load gensets are a game changer in mining for solar–diesel hybrid solutions2019-02-19T12:06:00+00:00

CSP for mines: Baseload and Storage a Must for Extractive Industry

2019-02-19T12:21:35+00:00

Joel Link is SolarReserve’s Vice President of Development. He is responsible for business development and power marketing of large scale solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) energy projects throughout the Americas and Asia. In addition to his development role, Link also leads expansion of the company’s activities for on and off-grid solar thermal and PV solutions uniquely Read More

CSP for mines: Baseload and Storage a Must for Extractive Industry2019-02-19T12:21:35+00:00

Taking Microgrids Beyond “Science Project” to the Next Level: Caterpillar.

2019-02-19T13:10:29+00:00

“Mining companies are looking at ways to reduce their operating expenses in light of the downturn in the industry,” says Rick Rathe, Managing Director at Caterpillar, Inc. Given that 20-30 percent of operational expenses at most mines are related to energy costs, finding innovative energy solutions is appealing, he contends. “In this environment of cost-cutting and Read More

Taking Microgrids Beyond “Science Project” to the Next Level: Caterpillar.2019-02-19T13:10:29+00:00

Why the Tesla’s Business Model will be Beneficial for Mining?

2019-02-19T13:25:34+00:00

24/7's Renewable energies are meeting the Mining Industry Dr. Arnold van den Hurk, CEO, r4mining.com Renewable energy for mining presents two main benefits: it provides electricity and  fuel for vehicles. In both forms, hybrid energy architecture can be found in both hybrid power grids (mini grids) and hybrid fuels vehicles. This new approach to analyze Renewables for Mining Read More

Why the Tesla’s Business Model will be Beneficial for Mining?2019-02-19T13:25:34+00:00

Vedanta Resources plans 500-MW solar debut in India

2019-02-19T13:34:38+00:00

Metals and mining multinational Vedanta Group is planning to enter the solar segment in India by bidding for some 500 MW of government projects, The Economic Times said Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. At first, the company was looking into the possibility of acquiring already operational photovoltaic (PV) assets. Later it decided that it Read More

Vedanta Resources plans 500-MW solar debut in India2019-02-19T13:34:38+00:00

Is this the panacea for renewables in mine projects: commodity price-linked PPAs?

2019-02-19T13:42:40+00:00

Reaching financial close with renewable energy projects for mining companies is one of the biggest challenges for the growing sector of renewables for mines. Voltiq, a financial advisory firm specializing in renewable energy and transmission, is developing an innovative financial instrument for renewables for mines that offers price flexibility for mine offtakers while delivering price certainty Read More

Is this the panacea for renewables in mine projects: commodity price-linked PPAs?2019-02-19T13:42:40+00:00

Australia’s first commercial PV-diesel hybrid plant begins operation at Rio Tinto mine

2019-02-19T13:46:09+00:00

Australia’s first commercial solar plant used to displace diesel has commenced operation at mining giant Rio Tinto’s Weipa bauxite mine in Queensland. US-based PV manufacturer and developer First Solar’s 1.7MW capacity plant is expected to generate 2.8GWh of electricity each year. It will provide up to 20% of the daytime electricity demand of the remote mine’s Read More

Australia’s first commercial PV-diesel hybrid plant begins operation at Rio Tinto mine2019-02-19T13:46:09+00:00

AngloGold Ashanti Global Head of Energy – "We are open to renewables being part of the solution".

2019-02-20T13:45:59+00:00

AngloGold Ashanti’s Global Head of Energy says Financing is the Key to Renewables for Mines. Bill Allemon, Global Vice President of Energy Management and Electrical Asset Integrity at AngloGold Ashanti, came to the mining sector two and half years ago after two decades at Ford Motor Company. At Ford, he fine tuned his expertise in pulling Read More

AngloGold Ashanti Global Head of Energy – "We are open to renewables being part of the solution".2019-02-20T13:45:59+00:00

How to create renewable energy solutions miners really want

2019-02-22T13:35:46+00:00

Arnoldus Mateo van den Hurk Mir, CEO of r4mining, is running a workshop on June 30th in Johannesburg titled: An introduction to mining for the renewables business. In this article, Arnold outlines why the present value proposition from the renewables sector doesn't gain traction within mining. The article also presents some ideas on how to better Read More

How to create renewable energy solutions miners really want2019-02-22T13:35:46+00:00

Case study: Reducing all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of a West African Mine

2019-02-22T13:56:59+00:00

The following excellent and detailed case study of a West African mine - renewables feasibility was written by Renergetica. To meet and discuss this project at the Johannesburg Renewables and Mining Summit contact Marco Giannettoni from Renergetica at marco.giannettoni@renergetica.it Reducing all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of a West African mine There are several reasons why renewables are good Read More

Case study: Reducing all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of a West African Mine2019-02-22T13:56:59+00:00
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