Leverage your existing underground infrastructure.
Project Case Study:
An operating underground mine at a depth of 1000m.
Connected to the electricity grid by a long distance transmission line, with 4% energy loss.
An average power draw of 50MW, mostly used by milling, processing and ventilation.
The mine is upgraded with a renewable energy hub, including:
A VIPER energy storage system of 60MW and 10 hours of storage, requiring a land footprint of 5ha.
A Solar PV farm of 120MWac requiring a land footprint of 300ha.
As a result of these upgrades:
Energy losses in the power transmission lines are reduced.
Energy transmission peak demand and volume costs are substantially reduced.
Mine has energy independence - reduced impact of external factors.
Mine approaches 100% renewable energy and meets decarbonisation targets.
Life of mine is extended through the reduction of energy costs.
Site remains a revenue generating asset after ore is depleted, supplying firm renewable energy to the grid.