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Hybrid Power Solutions for Off-Grid Mines

Industrial hybrid power solutions

We partner with off-grid mines to provide an efficient, sustainable source of power to support demanding operations.

As mines are going deeper and more remote than ever before, finding innovative ways to keep costs and emissions in check is an ongoing challenge.

When there’s limited or no access to mains power, we provide hybrid power solutions and renewable energy designed to increase energy efficiency without capital.

In a single contract, we design, deliver, and manage your entire hybrid power plant. Providing gas or diesel generators, renewable energy sources, and smart battery storage, all in one package. As a result, we help off-grid mining companies to:

  • Reduce or eliminate fuel costs from thermal power generation
  • Reduce harmful emissions and improve environmental compliance
  • Adopt renewable power for your mine
  • Lower your operating and maintenance costs

Aggreko’s difference: flexible off-grid power systems and contracts to protect your capital

We’re more than a provider of dependable power. We’re an expert partner that will play an active role in your mine and deliver the ideal solution at every stage of the mining lifecycle.

Engineering excellence

Our in-house engineers design a turnkey solution around your mine and environment – and then manage the power plant project at every stage.

Flexible contracts

Our Build-Own-Operate-Maintain (BOOM) model allows us to address your power needs as they evolve.

Shared expertise

We provide the advantage of our experience for everything from training local people to run your hybrid power plant to decommissioning.

ESG experts

We’ll help you drive your environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies with hybrid power solutions that improve your company’s reputation in the sector.

Unlock energy efficiency with Aggreko’s industrial hybrid power solutions

Your hybrid power solutions may include a mixture of services and equipment, including:

  • Hybrid power plant design from our team of engineering experts with extensive knowledge in underground mining and maximizing productivity in harsh, remote locations. Hybrid power plants combine the advantages of renewable energy (such as wind, hydropower, or solar) and battery storage with the reliability of thermal generators.
  • A generator power transfer switch, integrated with a power generator. On sites that use more than one power source, a power transfer system allows you to switch between your generator and another source of power, while keeping each system electrically isolated. In mining contexts, this allows you to safely and easily switch between different power sources as your energy needs fluctuate.
  • Thermal generators including gas and diesel units to power your off-grid mine when battery storage runs low or renewable energy sources can’t consistently match your requirements.
  • Solar thermal hybrid systems combine conventional solar power, energy storage, and power from thermal generators. Offering lower costs of energy and zero emissions – our solar power is the ideal solution for customers who want to benefit from clean energy innovation without the need for long-term financial or technological investment.
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) store energy from your renewable or thermal sources that can be repurposed later (for example, using solar energy produced during the day at night).
  • Electrical distribution equipment to safely route the power your produce, including power transfer switch equipment to seamlessly move from one energy source to another.
  • Installation, maintenance, and decommissioning services including flexible BOOM contracts where we tailor your power plant to suit your site, environment, and compliance requirements. In this way, we become critical investors in your plant and take responsibility for its continued operation and upgrades.

Sustainable solutions for off-grid mines

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Aggreko’s Greener Approach: creating a more sustainable mining industry

At Aggreko, we’re proud to be leading the energy transition and helping resource-intensive organizations find smarter, cleaner ways to work. We constantly invest in efficiency and strive to reduce emissions from our equipment.

In the mining industry, we support companies to achieve their ESG strategies by reducing the consumption of thermal fuels and lowering overall fuel consumption. Our hybrid power plants for mining are at the forefront of our work in sustainability.

With our rightsized solutions, you can:

Reduce harmful emissions
(CO2, NOx, PM)

Reduce noise pollution

Reduce fuel consumption and associated costs

Ensure reliability and efficiency

Tier 4F diesel generators that work in the same way as the cleanest car engines, limiting carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Integrated into your solution, generators offer clean, reliable power to supplement or replace grid connectivity.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that deliver the ultimate performance efficiency by enabling you to store and consume power more flexibly. Integrating BESS into your mining operations is an excellent way to support your energy transition goals.

Energy Transition expertise from ways to reuse environmental heat with Combined Heat and Power (CHP) to hybrid power solutions as part of your mining industry package.

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Why do mining companies choose Aggreko?

When mining companies need a partner to make power, air, and cooling simple, we help projects come to life with the most efficient mix of equipment.

Fast response

With a comprehensive fleet and customer-centric service, we’re ready to deliver a tailored hybrid power plant, anywhere in the world.

24/7 remote monitoring

With Aggreko’s Remote Monitoring service, we take responsibility for keeping your mine operational and at peak performance.

Greener and leaner

We help mining companies build a reputation for sustainability with low-emissions equipment and ideas to help increase efficiency.

Modular equipment

That can quickly be adapted to suit your mine, available space, ambient temperatures, and more. The entire solution is designed around you.

Strategic support

We go beyond equipment to provide proactive support, including help to guide your ESG strategy, meet your Energy Transition goals, and optimize your power plant over time.

Installation, maintenance, and decommissioning

As supply needs change, we’ll scale your capacity and fuel contracts up or down. We’ll provide in-house engineering and technical support, reducing administration, improving service levels, and providing quicker responses and problem resolutions.

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FAQs about Aggreko’s mining solutions

Traditionally, off-grid mines have relied on thermal and fossil fuel generators to power their operations. However, increased pressure from governments, investors, regulators, and customers makes a more sustainable option essential. The challenge is that renewable energy sources struggle to deliver the continuity and reliability mines need to keep operations moving and people safe.

Hybrid energy solutions combine multiple sources of energy–this could include gas and diesel generators, renewables like solar and wind, and energy storage in batteries. As a result, mines can handle power more flexibly, seamlessly switching from one source to another as required. All while reducing fuel costs and emissions.

One of the key advantages of working with us is your ability to get a complete, best-in-class hybrid power plant without spending your capital. However, we understand that operators may want to acquire equipment over time. With our Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer arrangements, you have the option to purchase the power plant at the end of your contract, securing an ongoing source of clean energy.