microgrid

Miners Leading Other Industries In Transition To Clean Energy: Aggreko

2021-06-10T16:42:40+00:00

To achieve its emission targets, the mining industry is looking for large-sized, innovative solutions for the supply of renewable energy. Successful implementation of reliable, cost-effective clean energy projects in the harsh conditions at mines is encouraging other industries across the globe to adopt similar solutions. (Canadian Mining Journal) U.K.-based Aggreko, a world-leading provider of mobile and Read More

Miners Leading Other Industries In Transition To Clean Energy: Aggreko2021-06-10T16:42:40+00:00

Caterpillar’s Microgrid System For 24-Hour Power At Peruvian Mine

2020-10-29T00:10:55+00:00

Caterpillar dealer Ferreyros supplied a microgrid power system for the Agromin La Bonita underground copper mine in Acarí, Peru. (International Mining) The equipment comprises more than 2,400 ground-mounted photovoltaic solar modules, 12 of 75 KW power inverters, a 1.5 MVA power transformer, and a 500 m medium-voltage transmission line. The solar modules supply over 960 KW Read More

Caterpillar’s Microgrid System For 24-Hour Power At Peruvian Mine2020-10-29T00:10:55+00:00

Siemens-juwi Tie Up for Microgrids to Reduce Mining Power Costs

2019-11-20T14:53:31+00:00

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 Read More

Siemens-juwi Tie Up for Microgrids to Reduce Mining Power Costs2019-11-20T14:53:31+00:00

Energy Storage Solutions Making Renewables More Attractive to Off-Grid Mines

2019-02-13T10:14:09+00:00

“Commercial and industrial facilities are rapidly embracing battery energy storage – Navigant Research expects it to be a $10.8 billion market by 2025,” reports Mike Grunow, Vice President of Marketing at ViZn Energy Systems. In this week’s Q&A interview, Grunow provides insights on how energy storage systems are being used to more smoothly integrate renewable energy Read More

Energy Storage Solutions Making Renewables More Attractive to Off-Grid Mines2019-02-13T10:14:09+00:00

Beyond Diesel-Savings: Realizing the Multiple Benefits of Hybrids for Mines

2019-02-18T11:21:29+00:00

Andreas Boes has been focused on microgrids for mining clients for a number of years and, as Sales Head of Hybrid Solutions, Americas, for Siemens, is overseeing business developing in Chile and across the region. Here Boes offers his unique perspective on the evolution and customization of hybrids for mining customers and the many benefits they Read More

Beyond Diesel-Savings: Realizing the Multiple Benefits of Hybrids for Mines2019-02-18T11:21:29+00:00

Caterpillar’s 2015 Sustainability Report: “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving"

2019-02-18T06:59:27+00:00

Caterpillar Inc. published its annual Sustainability Report today, detailing the progress made in 2015 despite challenging economic conditions. Recognizing Caterpillar’s 90-year history as a global leader of sustainable progress, the report – titled “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving.” – highlights the company’s aggressive efforts to manage through a challenging business cycle by focusing on cost management and Read More

Caterpillar’s 2015 Sustainability Report: “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving"2019-02-18T06:59:27+00:00

Caterpillar Invests In Powerhive

2019-02-18T13:40:27+00:00

Move will help Cat develop off-grid energy access Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., has made an equity investment in Powerhive, a Berkeley, California, U.S.A.-based energy solutions provider for emerging markets. Powerhive, founded in 2011, also has offices in Nairobi and Manila, and received early backing from First Solar. Powerhive develops Read More

Caterpillar Invests In Powerhive2019-02-18T13:40:27+00:00

Case Study: Powering a Remote Remediation Camp with Diesel, Renewables and Energy Storage

2019-02-19T14:02:20+00:00

By Ryan Jansen and Damian Rohraff There are several off-grid communities and industrial sites in Saskatchewan that use diesel generators to meet their electrical power needs. Generally these systems are able to perform their basic function and provide reliable power.  However, they present some challenges as well. Fuel costs make up the bulk of operational expenditures Read More

Case Study: Powering a Remote Remediation Camp with Diesel, Renewables and Energy Storage2019-02-19T14:02:20+00:00

Taking Microgrids Beyond “Science Project” to the Next Level: Caterpillar.

2019-02-19T13:10:29+00:00

“Mining companies are looking at ways to reduce their operating expenses in light of the downturn in the industry,” says Rick Rathe, Managing Director at Caterpillar, Inc. Given that 20-30 percent of operational expenses at most mines are related to energy costs, finding innovative energy solutions is appealing, he contends. “In this environment of cost-cutting and Read More

Taking Microgrids Beyond “Science Project” to the Next Level: Caterpillar.2019-02-19T13:10:29+00:00

Free webinar: How can renewables help meet the energy challenges of remote mining operations in today’s challenged business environment?

2019-02-20T11:02:40+00:00

Join leading mining and renewables experts for a webinar next Thursday October 8th at 11.00 AM EST - click here to sign up. This hour-long webinar will offer current insight from Caterpillar, the leading supplier of diesel generators to the mining sector, on the business pressures and energy priorities of the mining sector. It will also Read More

Free webinar: How can renewables help meet the energy challenges of remote mining operations in today’s challenged business environment?2019-02-20T11:02:40+00:00