PV

PV-hybrid for mines – save fuel and keep digging

2019-02-25T12:45:40+00:00

An interesting and technically detailed presentation on how diesel, energy storage and PV can be combined with smart grid technology to provide energy solutions for mines. There is quite a lot about Schneider Electric too, but a good use of graphics explains how this can all work. The presentation was given by François Alhaud, the technical tendering Read More

PV-hybrid for mines – save fuel and keep digging2019-02-25T12:45:40+00:00

How do mines overcome the finance challenges of using Solar PV

2019-02-25T13:38:47+00:00

Many mine energy decision-makers are convinced that renewable energy is a good fit for the mining sector but face significant challenges when it comes to project finance.  In a recent presentation, Lonmin's Energy and Asset Manager, Gerhard Wernecke outlined the financial issues his company faced when integrating PV. To view the presentation click the link below. To view Read More

How do mines overcome the finance challenges of using Solar PV2019-02-25T13:38:47+00:00

Mining energy offshoot to build the largest PV power station in Sub-Saharan Africa

2019-02-26T06:10:16+00:00

Quebec based independent power producer Windiga Energy has announced the commissioning of a 20MV PV plant which will be located in Zina, in the Mouhoun province of Burkina Faso. This is set to be the largest PV power station in Sub-Saharan Africa. The project will be built and operated by Siemens Energy Smart Generation Solutions. The Honourable Edward Fast, Canada’s Minister Read More

Mining energy offshoot to build the largest PV power station in Sub-Saharan Africa2019-02-26T06:10:16+00:00

Convert South Africa to exhibit at the Renewable & Mining Summit, Johannesburg

2019-02-26T06:19:49+00:00

We are delighted to announce that Convert South Africa will be exhibiting at the Renewables and Mining Summit, Johannesburg June 23-24. Convert South Africa, incorporated in August 2013, is a branch of Convert Italia.  Convert Italia has been a business enterprise of great importance in the energy sector for more than 30 years. This is also thanks Read More

Convert South Africa to exhibit at the Renewable & Mining Summit, Johannesburg2019-02-26T06:19:49+00:00

IAMGOLD commences build of largest solar project in Suriname

2019-02-26T06:28:34+00:00

Rosebel Gold Mine N.V., an IAMGOLD facility, yesterday installed the first panel of what will become the largest solar project in Suriname. The US$12-14 million, 5MW project is expected to be operational by August 2014. It is fully funded by Rosebel and will be used at the company's  Brokopondo site, a grid-connected location. The project aims Read More

IAMGOLD commences build of largest solar project in Suriname2019-02-26T06:28:34+00:00

Watch the video- PV powering mines, the world’s 1st 1MW PV-Diesel hybrid

2019-02-26T07:04:19+00:00

Insight on the world’s first 1MW ground-mounted diesel/photo-voltaic hybrid electric power plant for Cronimet's South African chromium ore operations. In June 2014 Rollie will present at the Renewables and Mining Summit, Johannesburg to provide an update of this project with further operational insight.

Watch the video- PV powering mines, the world’s 1st 1MW PV-Diesel hybrid2019-02-26T07:04:19+00:00

Investing in Groundmount PV to Power Mining Facilities: an Anglo American Case Study

2019-02-26T07:12:48+00:00

One of the largest mining companies in the world has integrated solar PV in to its South Africa operations. This case study provides some insight in to the background and challenges of delivering a PV project to a mine in Africa. "When Anglo American decided to embrace solar energy, it wasn’t hoping to solve a specific problem. Read More

Investing in Groundmount PV to Power Mining Facilities: an Anglo American Case Study2019-02-26T07:12:48+00:00

No power guarantee but predictable curve – PV for mining in Chile

2019-02-26T08:54:06+00:00

An interesting presentation from Solar Pack's Pablo Burgos, demonstrating why PV and mining in Chile is a good fit. With operational experiences and details of requirements from both the mining side and the renewables side this presentation provides great detail. Pablo Burgos will be presenting at the Renewables and Mining Summit and Exhibition in Chile on Read More

No power guarantee but predictable curve – PV for mining in Chile2019-02-26T08:54:06+00:00

Solar power cheaper than fossil fuels – confirmed

2019-02-26T09:02:24+00:00

Are you still under the misapprehension that solar power is more expensive than traditional sources of energy? Think again. Two really interesting articles this week underlines the reality. Global solar dominance in sight as science trumps fossil fuels outlines the shift to solar around the world and the threat to traditional sources. Some great quotes from this Read More

Solar power cheaper than fossil fuels – confirmed2019-02-26T09:02:24+00:00

Australia government funded report in to viability of renewables for remote mining operations

2019-02-11T10:53:03+00:00

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is funding a feasibility study in to portable PV-diesel hybrid systems. The issue for many mines is that the lifetime of a solar installation is typically much longer than that of a mine site. If the solar-diesel hybrid could be deployed on a temporary basis this might be less of a Read More

Australia government funded report in to viability of renewables for remote mining operations2019-02-11T10:53:03+00:00