On-Grid Mining Energy Management and Power Supply Solutions
Mobile and modular power
Flexible power solutions for on-grid mines
Aggreko has decades of experience providing market leading mobile and modular power, heating and cooling to the mining sector – but our flexible solutions aren’t just for off-grid mines.
Your site may be grid-connected but that doesn’t mean your power is guaranteed. The mining sector is changing rapidly, fuelled by emission regulations, capital restraints and fuel costs. The national grid that provides you with power will be affected by these transformations, which will influence the power you receive.
A mine can undergo many changes throughout its lifecycle and its lifespan can range from 3 to 70 years. During this time, your operations may expand or retract, and the grid may no have the flexibility you need for your mine to flourish, or the price your profit margins need.
Our cutting-edge mining power equipment and expertise can provide you with the flexibility and reliability your site needs – and with a range of benefits to boot.
Your operations don’t stay still, and neither do we.
Being connected to the grid places a ceiling on your aspirations, but our modular packages give you the ability to ramp up your power requirement when you need to – or lower it.
- Reduce CAPEX with our flexible rental contacts
- Improve efficiency with our temperature control
- Minimise carbon emissions with our hybrid power packages
A closer look at how we can help
Providing power in an emergency for a mining company
Customer:
Tier 1 Mining Company
Challenge:
Due to a storm, there was a power failure at the site and the distribution network lost poles and wires. As a result, the mine was facing severe losses in production and capital equipment. We had to provide reliable, rapid power, cooling and lighting for a full shutdown of the uranium plant so production could continue.
Solution:
Rapid supply of 20 MW temporary power within one week.
Impact:
Site was upgraded successfully without a drop in production. Temporary power is still on site three years later and we continue to provide power for shutdowns and outages on the back of the project.