Mining companies going for renewable energy
Mining industry sources report a growing use of renewable energy by major mining firms worldwide.
One of the latest renewable energy projects to be commissioned is the 20.5 MW wind farm in the mining area along the Rhine River in Germany. The project is just one of several renewable energy installations announced in recent months by mining companies.
China’s Jinko Solar also recently said that it will build a solar energy array at a chromium mine in South Africa. The PV installation will supply an estimated 1.8 GWh of clean energy to the mine annually for the next 20 to 30 years and cut its reliance on diesel generators.
ABB continues to strengthen the Symphony Plus platform with features and functionalities that meet the needs of a varied and changing power and water market.
The industry giant forays into the Mainland with the introduction of the turbocharged 6-cylinder 4006-23TRS gas engine.
Last December Alstom Grid announced it had acquired Canadian Smart Grid technology company ASAT Solutions - a strategic move to offer integrated substation data management solutions for utilities and industrial customers worldwide.
Modularity of hardware and software to meet the changing and individual requirements of modern grids during the whole life cycle
Following a trial phase with various grid operators, Siemens Smart Grid has brought the new protection device series Siprotec 5 onto the market.
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