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An 8 MWh battery energy storage system is now helping power one of the largest hard-rock lithium mines in the world with Western Australia-based miner PLS advancing its plans to reduce its energy-related emissions intensity and costs.
The battery, which combines with an existing hybrid power system featuring a 6 MW solar farm alongside gas and diesel-fired generation owned and operated by off-grid power specialist Pacific Energy, is expected to enhance power stability and reliability at the 24-hour remote mining operation.
Perth-headquartered lithium producer PLS announced a 13 MW / 8 MWh battery energy storage system has been energised at its Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia's Pilbara region, marking a major milestone in the company's power strategy that is slated to reduce diesel-based thermal generation and drive down energy costs.
PLS, formerly Pilbara Minerals, said the delivery of the battery system marks the completion of the first stage of its power strategy which is expected to deliver a 20% reduction in power-related emissions intensity and about a 25% decrease in power costs at the Pilgangoora mine.
PLS Chief Sustainability Officer Sandra McInnes said the delivery of the battery energy storage system further improves stability and reliability of power at the Pilgangoora site. “Having reliable and stable power is key to our 24-hour remote mining operation,” she said.
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.
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