An opinion piece by Andrew Cooper P.Eng, B.Comm, CEM, CMVP, Strategic Energy Management Specialist At home, a tap started dripping. To stop the drip, I knew I needed to change the washer, but I still hoped it would somehow magically stop by itself. Surprise! The drip got worse. It only stopped after I made a decision Read More
The uptake for renewable energy generation in the mining sector is rapidly increasing and for most companies is no longer just a ‘possible, long-term consideration’ agenda item. As the cost of renewable energy solutions continues to drop and the demand for improved social and environmental compliance climbs, even the remotest mines in Africa are now starting Read More
In the run-up to the 2019 Energy and Mines Australia Summit we are interviewing a select group of exhibitors to understand their products, services and their involvement in the energy for mines market. In issue 11 of Energy and Mines Magazine the Q&A interview featured Penske Power Systems. Download Issue 11 of the Magazine here
In a Q&A interview, Dave Manning, juwi Renewable Energy’s Global Head of Hybrid, outlines their current project developments with mines and provides a market overview for alternative energy in mining. Dave Manning, Global Head of Hybrid, juwi Renewable Energy
“Microgrids are an exciting space at the moment and a huge opportunity for remote and edge of grid developments in Australia,” comments Warner Priest, Business Development Manager - Emerging Technologies at Siemens. Moving to an autonomous microgrid that combines renewable energy and battery storage can offer remote mining operations the opportunity to offset between 20% and Read More
Credit: ABC Facing the highest energy prices in Australia, the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has partnered with renewable energy developer SIMEC Zen Energy, in a deal that has the potential to save a consortium of its members between 20% and 50% on their power costs. This deal represents a crucial step for SIMEC Zen Energy, under Read More
In an article available to download here, SunSHIFT’s General Manager Will Rayward-Smith provides insight on new projects with Australian mines and the growing opportunities for flexible and scalable solar solutions for mines. “Scalability is very important because mining companies want to include a renewable option but may not want to progress to a high-penetration system straight Read More
As the cost of both energy generated from renewable sources, and renewable technology itself, continues to plummet, new renewables in mining projects are emerging with solutions to the traditional barriers to renewables adoption. In an interview available to download here, Ivor Frischknecht, CEO of The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) provides insight into strength of the business case for Read More
Depending on locally available wind and solar conditions, fuel savings from hybridisation at mine sites can amount to more than 70%. It's this clear economic argument that is driving mines in Australia to explore renewables and storage to reduce operating costs. In an article available to download here, juwi Renewable Energies' Head of Global Business Initiatives, Amiram Roth-Deblon details the cost Read More
As recent project announcements show, the number of Australian mining operators seriously assessing and investing in renewables is growing rapidly. Driven by favourable economics and additional benefits including carbon reductions and social license, major and mid-tier Australian mines are adopting renewables. South32 recently announced its 3MW solar farm for its Cannington mine in Queensland for which Read More
