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Wind, diesel and hydro integration for an off-grid chilean mine

2019-02-18T13:19:43+00:00

With investments in wind and hydro (plus diesel) Minera el Toqui, a southern Chilean zinc and lead mine operated by Nyrstar, is aiming to self generate 45% of its energy from renewables. The presentation (from the Energy and Mines Chile Summit, May 2015) details the mine's key considerations and challenges of integrating wind and hydro for Read More

Wind, diesel and hydro integration for an off-grid chilean mine2019-02-18T13:19:43+00:00

Solar interview with THEnergy CEO, Thomas Hillig, on the Energy and Mines London Summit

2019-02-18T09:11:13+00:00

Dr. Thomas Hillig, CEO of THEnergy, participated in and presented at the Energy and Mines Summit in London on January 28 and 29, 2016. More than 200 delegates from the mining, renewable energy and finance sectors attended this event. THEnergy is a German-based consulting company specializing in renewable energy solutions for the mining industry, and it Read More

Solar interview with THEnergy CEO, Thomas Hillig, on the Energy and Mines London Summit2019-02-18T09:11:13+00:00

TwingTec designs innovative remote power system

2019-02-18T09:54:08+00:00

By Ellsworth Dickson Corey Houle, CTO and Co-Founder of Swiss-based TwingTec AG, and his team have designed a unique power system to complement conventional diesel power. The TT100 is a fully autonomous containerized, mobile wind energy system that is a tethered aircraft that operates up to 300 metres above the ground, allowing for efficient energy harvesting Read More

TwingTec designs innovative remote power system2019-02-18T09:54:08+00:00

Energy company and Vanadium mine to acquire a battery storage provider

2019-02-19T11:22:04+00:00

American Vanadium Enters into a Letter of Intent to Acquire the Complete CellCube(TM) Vanadium Flow Battery Business From DMG MORI VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 11, 2016 / American Vanadium Corp. (TSXV: AVC) (OTC Pink: AVCVF) ("American Vanadium") today announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with DMG MORI to acquire Read More

Energy company and Vanadium mine to acquire a battery storage provider2019-02-19T11:22:04+00:00

Indonesia holds Strong Opportunities for Hybrids for Mines

2019-02-19T11:50:08+00:00

“A lot of local mining operations [in South East Asia] have lower environmental standards but that is changing and we are seeing a lot of project potential,” says Daniel Gäfke, Founder and Managing Director for Annex Power. “If you look at Indonesia, it is an island state with a limited infrastructure in a lot of areas Read More

Indonesia holds Strong Opportunities for Hybrids for Mines2019-02-19T11:50:08+00:00

More Announcements on Renewables for Off-Grid Mines Expected but Finance Solutions Critical

2019-02-18T10:59:48+00:00

“At the moment the public only sees the tip of the iceberg of off-grid projects for the mining projects. This segment has developed very quietly and quickly lately,” comments Thomas Hillig, CEO and Founder of THEnergy Consulting. “Many projects have really advanced in the last 12 months. And we would have already seen many more completed Read More

More Announcements on Renewables for Off-Grid Mines Expected but Finance Solutions Critical2019-02-18T10:59:48+00:00

Wind hybrid project for SNIM iron ore mine in Mauritania

2019-02-18T12:30:30+00:00

(to view the video presentation associated with this post fill in the form below) Energy is a major cost component for miners, especially for mines located off-grid, and in areas of erratic power supply and weak power infrastructure. Combining wind and/or solar with existing fossil generating plants (e.g gensets) can help to economically meet the power Read More

Wind hybrid project for SNIM iron ore mine in Mauritania2019-02-18T12:30:30+00:00

Mining leaders to meet with Renewables Experts in London to Explore Collaboration

2019-09-02T17:23:17+00:00

October 29, 2015 - With energy accounting for 20-40% of operational costs, mines are looking to renewables to drive affordable and secure power solutions for grid-tied and remote operations. This January 28-29, leading mining executives will meet with renewable energy, finance and legal experts to network and explore renewable power options at the Energy and Mines Read More

Mining leaders to meet with Renewables Experts in London to Explore Collaboration2019-09-02T17:23:17+00:00

Miners weigh in on green energy

2019-02-19T11:12:09+00:00

Technologies in renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, hydroelectricity and bioenergy, are improving, making them cheaper and attractive; however, lower commodity prices and tighter margins are among the barriers miners face when adopting these alternatives, panelists said at the recent Energy and Mines summit in Toronto. Stephen Letwin, Iamgold’s (TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG) president and Read More

Miners weigh in on green energy2019-02-19T11:12:09+00:00

New momentum for off-grid renewables: EUR 200–400 million for solar- and wind-diesel hybrid and storage projects with a focus on mines

2019-02-19T13:53:29+00:00

THEnergy signs a contract with an international renewable energy finance company to support in the development of a pipeline for off-grid projects Munich, October 2015 – A renowned international finance company has mandated THEnergy to build a pipeline of off-grid renewable energy projects. Its subsidiary is establishing an off-grid fund with a planned EUR 100–200 million Read More

New momentum for off-grid renewables: EUR 200–400 million for solar- and wind-diesel hybrid and storage projects with a focus on mines2019-02-19T13:53:29+00:00