Can a battery energy storage system be used in a mine?

Although many mines are located in sites with good wind or solar resources, they have been limited in how much renewable energy they can use due to the intermittency of the wind and sun. Mining groups are increasingly addressing this by adding battery energy storage systems (BESS) to renewable energy facilities.

Which mining sites have large battery storage?

An example of a mining site with large battery storage developed by JUWI on the African continent is the Sukari solar plant in Egypt for Centamin. The plant comprises a 36 MW solar farm and 7.5 MWh battery energy storage system commissioned in late 2022.

Why do mining containers need a power supply?

This prevents imbalances and helps maintain a consistent and stable power supply to the ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) within the mining container. This, in turn, safeguards the quality and reliability of the mining operations by reducing the risk of power fluctuations and associated downtime.

What are bitcoin mining containers?

Bitcoin mining containers are versatile units that allow miners to deploy mining rigs on almost any site. This solution has become the most accessible for those benefiting from on-site energy arbitrage.

What are the different types of mining containers?

Air-cooled containers are the most common type of mining container. They come in small to large applications and vary depending on power capabilities on site. The size of the site matters when looking into mining containers. If there is a specific output wattage the site is targeting, it’s best to base your container purchase on that.

Can battery storage Make Mine energy supplies more resilient and sustainable?

One of the first examples of how battery storage can help make mine energy supplies more resilient and sustainable is Gold Fields ’ Agnew Gold Mine, located in a remote part of Western Australia, 1,000km north-east of Perth.