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A weak power grid – a threat to mining electrification?

Mining plays a vital role in the green transition, and the sector will likely need to reduce at least 85 percent of its emissions by 2050*. Switching from diesel to batteries will, of course, be one crucial improvement. But it comes with several challenges.

A significant issue is how to create a robust and reliable electrical ecosystem in the mine. As many as 54%** of stakeholders consider this the most pressing challenge. Why is this the case?

Mining sites are often situated in remote areas, far from the stability of national power grids. The remote location often corresponds with a weak power grid sufficient to charge a few machines. But what happens when more and more of your mine is electrified and you need to charge many machines simultaneously? Many times, the answer is that the grid is not strong enough and becomes unstable.

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We help you all the way – from grid to machine

Thanks to our recently acquired power infrastructure companies, Meglab and JTMEC, we can now offer solutions to power not only electrical machines but entire operations. We can, for example, perform energy audits to understand your specific electrical architecture and help you plan different charging strategies. We also offer products like charge posts and power modules that any equipment provider can use.

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*McKinsey

https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/metals-and-mining/our-insights/electrifying-mines-could-double-their-electricitydemand

**State of Play Electrification report,

https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/60529923ea318257ccfcadee/60e16c5371e8111a0bada33d_1%202021%20SOP%20-

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