Solar Hybrid power cuts costs and emissions

The Challenge

Power a remote mine and lower power costs

Our customer needed to lower their power costs to profitably convert their gold mining operations in copper and zinc. They were happy with the reliability of our containerised, mobile and modular diesel plant but were looking for ways to reduce their fuel costs.

They had been approached by 3rd party solar developers offering a lower cost of energy but they did not want to commit to a 20-year contract. They were also concerned about how solar intermittency could impact the reliability of the power station and who would ultimately be held responsible and accountable for their electricity supply. Having two different power suppliers did not seem ideal.

The impact

Cheaper, reliable power - with lower emissions

With no upfront costs required for the solar plant, our customer can conserve their capital for their mining operation, save on their energy costs by displacing diesel fuel with cheaper solar power and improve their environmental impact by cutting carbon emissions by 10,000 tonnes annually.