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Mining's increasing use of microgrids

The industry is increasingly examining microgrids to meet its power needs, due to a mix of how remote many operations are, environmental considerations and falling costs. Will these systems take over as the go-to power option for mines? Donna Schmidt looks into the issue

Donna Schmidt
The conversion of B2Gold’s Otjikoto gold operation in central Namibia to a solar hybrid resulted in an estimated reduction in heavy fuel oil consumption of 3.4 million litres per year

The conversion of B2Gold’s Otjikoto gold operation in central Namibia to a solar hybrid resulted in an estimated reduction in heavy fuel oil consumption of 3.4 million litres per year

There are many factors to consider when it comes to powering a mine, especially one in a remote, challenging environment: what of the region's regulatory climate? What is best for the mine, both environmentally...

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