Siemens and juwi have entered a strategic technology partnership that will ensure reliable, cost-effective renewable energy supply via microgrids to the mining industry.
The two companies will work together on the advanced microgrid control system that enables the seamless integration of power from renewable energy to a mine’s off-grid power supply. The partnership will build on the successful power delivery projects executed at the Heron Island research station on the Great Barrier Reef and the Agnew gold mine in Australia.
Renewable energy developer juwi has an established track record and domain knowledge for planning and executing renewable energy projects at mining sites. The Siemens Sicam based microgrid control platform is a proven and tested technology used by juwi in its Hybrid IQ microgrid controller.
The partnership will provide a unique, simplified, and standardized renewable energy solution to mines, especially those located off the grid. The solution is flexible enough to adapt to changes in ore bodies, as well as processing and power requirements.
“Renewable energy will not only future proof mining operations but reduce cash operating costs today,” said Stephan Hansen, Member of the Board and COO of the juwi Group. “The centerpiece to this is the juwi Hybrid IQ system. It enables us to provide hybrid power that goes far beyond what has been industry practice until now.”
Read the Press Release here.
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