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Siemens renewables hybrid – guaranteeing operational savings and securing power for remote mines

2021-02-25T15:46:10+00:00

Operational results from islanded grids will go a long way in informing the mining sector’s energy evolution for remote sites. SIEMENS’ hybrid solution will soon be in operation in Wilpoldsried, a small German town which has decided to go completely off-grid with the cooperation of its local utility. SIEMENS is developing a customized hybrid solution that Read More

Siemens renewables hybrid – guaranteeing operational savings and securing power for remote mines2021-02-25T15:46:10+00:00

Four 60-second interviews – Understand the mine energy challenges in Chile

2019-09-02T17:27:03+00:00

In the run up to the Renewables and Mining Summit and Exhibition, March 6-7 Santiago Chile, Energy and Mines has interviewed a number of key speakers to provide some insight in to the motivations and drivers for the use of renewables in Chilean mines. Gonzalo Araujo, SCM Minera Lumina Copper Chile  What are the main challenges Read More

Four 60-second interviews – Understand the mine energy challenges in Chile2019-09-02T17:27:03+00:00

A Renewable-Powered Mine and Township in Australia

2019-02-25T06:58:07+00:00

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) last year announced funding for a ground-breaking two-phase project in far north Queensland that will supply renewable energy to Weipa’s bauxite mine, township and port. ARENA CEO, Ivor Frischknecht, said the collaborative $23.4 million project was a first for Australia and a first for ARENA, and would demonstrate the potential for renewable Read More

A Renewable-Powered Mine and Township in Australia2019-02-25T06:58:07+00:00

Grid, Mining Projects Highlight Energy Storage Potential

2019-02-25T07:01:30+00:00

Two recent announcements highlight the potential for advanced energy storage solutions to deliver financial savings to business and consumers, as well as address environmental and socioeconomic issues. According to proponents, the proposed energy storage projects – one in northeastern Pennsylvania and the other in northern Quebec – would significantly reduce fossil fuel use, accelerate integration of Read More

Grid, Mining Projects Highlight Energy Storage Potential2019-02-25T07:01:30+00:00

Remote mines add wind

2019-02-25T07:07:58+00:00

More mining companies are recognising the benefits of using wind power in remote locations to cut diesel fuel bills and ensure secure supply. Mines are often seen as dirty, energy-guzzling operations, having little regard for environmental concerns. But this is starting to change as mine owners turn to renewable energies — mainly wind and solar — Read More

Remote mines add wind2019-02-25T07:07:58+00:00

From mines to megawatts: The promise of ‘conflict-free Big Solar’

2019-02-25T07:10:50+00:00

Arizona startup Green Energy Storage wants to transform an abandoned open-pit copper mine 45 miles south of Phoenix into a large-scale solar power and pumped-hydro storage facility. Although still in the early days of development, the project (PDF), first pitched to federal energy regulators two weeks ago, could become a model for conflict-free Big Solar. After Read More

From mines to megawatts: The promise of ‘conflict-free Big Solar’2019-02-25T07:10:50+00:00

Why Chile’s mines run on renewables – and Australia’s don’t

2019-02-25T07:12:56+00:00

Unbelievable but true: the Chilean mining industry is increasingly run on renewable energy, which will soon be bigger than conventional power sector in Chile, and cost-competitive. The Chileans ought to thank the Chinese for this, writes Australian professor John Mathews, whose new book, The Greening of Capitalism, has just been published by Stanford University Press. Mathews Read More

Why Chile’s mines run on renewables – and Australia’s don’t2019-02-25T07:12:56+00:00

Introduction to performance metrics for renewables in mining

2019-02-20T07:49:42+00:00

This article is part of a collection of 10 articles by Arnoldus Mateo van den Hurk Mir  presenting a new system for to measure the impact of renewable energies in mining. You can find other articles on www.energyandmines.com . On the other hand, if you want the Spanish version can be directed to www.renewables4mining.com Some years ago, Read More

Introduction to performance metrics for renewables in mining2019-02-20T07:49:42+00:00

NBC News on Renewables for Mines

2019-02-20T11:44:32+00:00

When NBC News start talking about renewables in the mining sector it suggests that this is no longer a niche idea. Who Digs Solar and Wind Power? That's Right: Miners Mines from the Americas to Africa and Australia are slowly becoming unlikely hotspots for the production and use of green energy. In some places, wind and Read More

NBC News on Renewables for Mines2019-02-20T11:44:32+00:00

South Africa DOE Awards 100MW Solar Thermal Power Project to Consortium Led By SolarReserve and ACWA Power

2019-02-20T11:17:10+00:00

The South Africa Department of Energy awarded preferred bidder status for a 100 megawatt (MW) Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project to a consortium led by SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced solar thermal technology, and International Company for Water and Power Projects (ACWA Power), the Saudi water and power developer, owner and Read More

South Africa DOE Awards 100MW Solar Thermal Power Project to Consortium Led By SolarReserve and ACWA Power2019-02-20T11:17:10+00:00
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