“ 20 POTENTIAL HYBRID PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE
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Interview with Aggreko’s Dean Tuel Energy and Mines caught up with Aggreko’s Energy and Mines: Global Vice President Sales - Microgrids and Can you give us an update on your most recent Storage Solutions, Dean Tuel on the microgrid hybrid projects for global mining clients? market in Australia.
Energy and Mines:
How would you describe the current energy landscape and challenges for Australian mining operators?
Dean Tuel:
Dean Tuel:
We currently have over 20 potential hybrid projects in the pipeline that are in various levels of maturity, not including early development projects. There is a high level of interest within the mining sector and this sector makes up approximately 50% of the 20 projects. The Gold Fields’ Granny Smith 8MW solar and 2MW energy storage project is expected to begin construction onsite in early June and is a major milestone for the company in showcasing our hybrid offerings.
The primary goal for mining operators has evolved from not only ensuring the reliability of energy but to also lowering the overall cost of energy that is more environmentally friendly which in turn reduces the dependence on infrastructure. In addition, we are seeing mining operators prefer a single contracting entity Energy and Mines: that can fully wrap a hybrid solution and do so What is significant about these recent projects with shorter terms. - how is the approach to hybrids changing for mining? 18
