Mining Industry
Solar energy solutions for the mining industry
The mining industry is one of the most energy-intensive and carbon-emitting industries. With the growing emphasis on more sustainable mining practices and international requirements to regulate mining practices, now is the perfect time for the sector to benefit from solar energy solutions. Solar energy in the mining industry can be used for industrial processes such as
- drying
- leaching
- electro-winning
Many mining operations are in sunshine-rich regions where solar irradiation is high. On the other hand, mining operations sometimes occur in remote areas where the grid connection is unavailable. This situation is one factor that makes the mining industry primarily reliant on fossil fuels. Thus, solar energy is an ideal source for supplying renewable energy to the mining industry operations. Solar energy can enable a consistent and reliable energy source in this sector while reducing carbon emissions, saving energy costs, and decreasing fossil-fuel dependence.
Renewable energy solutions for the mining industry
There is good synergy and mutual benefit between the mining industry and renewable energy solutions. The renewable energy sector depends on the mining industry to obtain crucial and rare elements to manufacture collectors, solar panels, wind turbines, etc. The mining industry can integrate on-site solar energy solutions for a broader application of renewable energy, and solar energy facilities can benefit from a circular economy approach where the renewable-powered mines can provide the material they need for their manufacturing needs.
With our optimized solutions, the mining sector can benefit from both renewable electricity (required for extraction and material handling) and process heat. The mining sector also uses a lot of water, making it viable for our sister company SolarSpring’s membrane distillation solutions to recover & clean the wastewater. All these solutions open the way for more sustainable mining practices and provide an advantage to the renewable energy sector, too, as the need for materials will continue to grow.
Services you will receive
We care for the individual needs of our clients and industry-specific requirements. Our experienced engineers develop tailored energy solutions as follows:
- Demand analysis
- Detailed system planning, design & simulation
- Feasibility study
- Support in approval procedures
- Realization of turnkey systems
- Expert advice in all phases
Technology mix
On the path to decarbonization and energy independence, a holistic approach to energy needs is essential. That is precisely what we do at Industrial Solar! After assessing your needs and requirements with energy concept studies, we present the best ways to utilize various technologies to maximize energy yield. Typical solutions included in our system analysis are
- Fresnel collectors for high-temperature heat and steam
- Photovoltaic systems
- Solar thermal collectors for low-temperature heat demands
- Heat pumps
- Absorption chillers
- Electric heating systems
- Waste heat recovery units
The optimized mix of technologies makes Industrial Solar the perfect partner to satisfy the mining industry’s need for a reliable energy supply through its ability to provide easy-to-integrate, scalable, and cost-effective energy alternatives.
