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Why are so many Australian mines off-grid?

This reflects a wider industry movement towards more energy self-sufficiency; of a sample of 3,000 mines globally collected by Global Data, just under half (1,250) are understood to be off-grid. In Australia, this trend is partly due to necessity.

How many coal mines are off-grid?

There are over 100 mines (out of a total of 350) in the country equipped with independent power supply, according to information collected by Global Data. This reflects a wider industry movement towards more energy self-sufficiency; of a sample of 3,000 mines globally collected by Global Data, just under half (1,250) are understood to be off-grid.

How can off-grid mining improve the environment?

For off-grid mining, renewable energy and storage technologies present an ideal opportunity not only to improve the mine’s environmental footprint, but also reduce energy costs while improving power quality. We are seeing a strong drive to optimise energy across mines, including solutions for e-mobility and rapid charging.

Are Australia's mining operators moving towards energy self-sufficiency?

In the rugged expanse of Australia's mining territories, operators are pivoting towards energy self-sufficiency. According to industry insiders, although on-site power solutions are nothing new, their adoption has gained considerable momentum in recent years, with companies such as Rio Tinto, BHP, Fortescue Metals and more going off-grid.

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