Mining

mtu EnergyPack

Scalable all-in-one microgrid solution for mining.

Mining companies are increasingly being forced to operate well off the beaten track as resources become scarce. Mines in remote locations are faced with very high energy costs, as fuel transportation is often more expensive than the fuel itself. Hybrid power microgrids can reduce fuel costs in remote mining locations by up to 40%.

Although most mines have huge potential for using renewable energies, the benefits are severely limited, as gensets still need to run continuously – and at lower efficiency – in order to provide spinning reserve.  Only when intelligent control  and power storage capacity is added can real savings be made: The mtu EnergyPack and mtu Microgrid Controller keep gensets running at peak performance by providing spinning reserve and enabling greater use of renewables by storing the excess power for delivery when required.

Can mines reduce both energy costs and enviromental impact?

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Microgrids can lower energy costs by as much as 53% and reduce emissions.

mtu EnergyPack

The scalable all-in-one energy storage solution for mining.

When it comes to  microgrid solutions  in mining facilities,  the  new mtu  EnergyPack  is a key component for improving reliability and profitability. It stores electricity from any source – diesel or gas-powered gensets, wind turbines or solar panels – and delivers it  just  when  it’s  needed. Designed as a scalable, all-in-one solution, the mtu  EnergyPack  is able to  provide grid support services and can form an  autonomous  microgrid, enabling customers to operate independently during grid outages.  

The system can be  built into  existing power grids, making it easy to expand capacity. A highly mobile, fully integrated plug-and-play design ensures fast, easy installation, reducing setup times  and costs. As a result, power is available more quickly and at lower cost. By bringing power on-stream immediately, the mtu  EnergyPack  provides essential fast response capability for better power quality, black starts, frequency response and backup applications.

Anatomy of an mtu EnergyPack

Input cabinet

Power string

Inverter cooling

Inverter cabinets

Control cabinet

Battery racks

HVAC system

ISO container

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Input cabinet

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Power string

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Inverter cooling

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Inverter cabinets

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Control cabinet

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Battery racks

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HVAC system

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ISO container

Stand-alone facilities

Battery storage makes it easier to add renewables (solar and wind) to a stand-alone grid, cutting cost and ensuring clean, reliable, quiet power all year round. We can offer the most suitable and economical solution for your needs.

Remote mining locations

Easy to install and maintain, the mtu EnergyPack ensures year-round stable frequency and voltage, a failsafe power supply, and the availability of backup power when needed.

Stationary plant for mining operations

An independent power supply, elimination of grid charges, a green image and emergency power supplies: clear benefits for mines with high-power demands.

Grid stabilization

Batteries respond to frequency changes within milliseconds, feeding power when frequency drops, and absorbing power from the grid as soon as frequency rises.

Infrastructure on a mine site

Electrical equipment and vehicles need to be charged quickly without straining the grid. Battery charging stations can use green electricity from local, renewable resources.

Security of supply

The use of our microgrid solutions increases availability of renewable energies and at the same time increases reliability and available power beyond the entire mining process.

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Microgrid use case: a mine in Australia

How to lower both energy costs and environmental impact

Electricity makes up a significant share of a mine’s operating costs. Renewable energy solutions such as photovoltaics (PV) and an  battery energy storage system (BESS) can lower energy costs by as much as 53% – along with the environmental footprint. How? The following use case of a mine in Australia offers two scenarios. Download the technical article below and discover how:

  • A PV-only plant can greatly reduce utility grid dependence
  • A combined PV and BESS can lead to optimized energy cost savings

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mtu engines power machines at Modikwa Platinum Mine on South Africa’s rich mineral reef

24 November 2016

Underground mining demands extreme performance for extreme periods, both for miner and machine. In a 24/7 operation, durability and efficiency are the building blocks to profitability. At Modikwa Platinum Mine, one of South Africa’s leading platinum mines, you will find some machines which perform Herculean feats in places that they have very little right to be in. Up to 800m underground in the mine, drill rigs and load haul dumpers powered by mtu Series 900 engines, add significantly to Modikwa’s profitability through their performance, durability and efficiency. In terms of performance it means minimal downtime, fuel efficiency and low emissions.

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