Lesson learned from the Fekola Mine solar project MELODIE MICHEL REPORTER Energy and Mines
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s solar and battery prices keep dropping, more and more African mines are considering self-generating solar power to cut fuel consumption costs and reduce CO2 emissions. But in an ever-changing technical and commercial landscape, maintaining flexibility is key. Martin Schlecht, Co-Founder and Acting COO of Suntrace, shares his advice for successful project implementation. Energy and Mines: How would you summarize the latest advances and benefits that renewable energy and storage can offer mines? Martin Schlecht: The situation keeps improving in terms of cost reduction, with the main recent advance being the battery price drop. Solar already offers huge benefits, particularly for offgrid mines. When you’re
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