Featured in The Array Changers – 06-2015

Mining smart management and storage

Offgrid PV+storage: Despite falling oil prices, mine operators are increasingly turning to PV and intelligent power management and storage solutions to deliver reliable and clean electricity. In a cultural shift, the cost savings and advantages are being recognized by the traditionally conservative resource sector. Three standout regions for this type of application are emerging in South Africa, Australia and Chile.

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Jonathan Gifford

02 Jun 2015

At a glance, it may appear as if the mining industry and renewable sector do not happy project partners make. Renewables and extractive industries can superficially appear to be polar opposites of the technology spectrum. However, a shrinking cultural clash between renewables and the resources sector, with solar at the helm, appears to be fueling …

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