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Mine opts for massive off-grid solar-hybrid micro-grid

A 36 MW solar farm with 7,5 MW battery-energy storage system will reduce CO emissions from the existing diesel power station.
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he Cape Town based subsidiary of maximised generation with bifacial solar PV modules and a single axis tracking system, taking
German renewable energy specialist advantage of the high irradiance at the site. Juwi Hybrid IQ micro-grid technology will enable
Tjuwi AG, signed an agreement the integration of the solar and battery system into the existing off-grid network and support the
with Sukari Gold Mines to design, supply, operation of the existing power station.
build and integrate a solar battery hybrid
power plant for Egypt’s largest gold mine. The benefits of the hybrid power solution at Sukari include:
Centamin plc owns and operates the mine in • Reducing diesel consumption by an estimated 22-million l per year
partnership with the Egyptian government. • Lowering carbon emissions by an estimated 60 000 t CO per every year
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The hybrid power plant is expected to be • Reduction of all-in sustaining costs
operational in the second quarter of next • Reduced exposure to fuel price volatility
year, after which juwi will undertake the • Increased reliability of the power system
plant operation and maintenance.
Dave Manning, the director of global Amiram Roth-Deblon, the director for global business initiatives at juwi comments: “Our proven
hybrids at juwi said, “We look forward track record with hybrid designs and project delivery, in locations with some of the world’s best
to assisting Centamin to reduce carbon solar resources enables our clients to drive down cash operating costs with maximized throughput
emissions and cost of power to the Sukari and reliability. The collaboration with Centamin and its forward-looking expert advisors has been
Gold Mine. This global flagship project crucial for the closure of the project. We are glad also to work with our Egyptian construction
highlights significant benefits that African partner Giza Systems to deliver this groundbreaking project. I would like to thank the entire team
mines can unlock with solar-battery hybrid for their contribution.”
solutions powered with juwi Hybrid IQ.” Stephan Hansen, juwi’s chief operations officer, adds: “The mining industry accounts for 10%
Sukari is a low cost, bulk tonnage open of global energy consumption and many minerals play a vital role for the energy transition. We
pit and a high-grade underground operation, are glad to support the resource industry on their de-carbonisation pathway with our dependable
with significant exploration upside at depth solar, wind and battery solutions”.
and regionally, within the 160 km tenement.
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The solar system designed by juwi has Contact Juwi, Tel 021 831-6100, info@juwi.co.za

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