Live Panel & Q&A: Mining Microgrids: Optimising Renewables for Mines
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM · 45 min. (Africa/Abidjan)
Main Stage
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- What is the process for determining the right combination of renewables, energy storage and conventional power for a site?
- How much renewable energy are mines expected to need over the next 3-5 years as decarbonization strategies ramp up?
- For a mining operator, what are the key points that are critical when presenting a project to management for approval?
- What are some of the challenges of trying to integrate various energy sources for a mine site?
- Are there any remaining concerns over the risk of implementing renewable energy vs. conventional energy options?
- What level of renewable energy penetration is becoming standard for mining microgrids?
- What is important to consider before going to tender with a renewable energy project?
- What lessons have been learned from current projects or feasibility studies that can inform future projects?
