Mining and quarries
Mobile solar power for quarries and mining operations
A quarry or an open-pit operation constantly relocates its work points, and fixed supply infrastructure quickly becomes useless. Loads are large and continuous, so the fuel saving is proportionally larger too.
Typical load in this field:220 kWh/day
The situation today
- Fronts that move as the operation advances
- High fuel consumption for pumping, lighting and workshops
- Logistics cost of fuel delivery on difficult internal roads
- Decarbonisation targets imposed by clients and lenders
With a mobile unit
- Units can be paralleled, scaling as loads grow
- Direct reduction of fuel logistics cost
- Relocated with the front, without civil works
- Verifiable avoided emissions data for reporting
Why diesel is the largest recurring expense in a quarry
A quarry consumes heavily, and continuous fuel consumption is a permanent budget item. Water pumps, compressors, lighting and workshops run all day, and every litre of diesel is added cost. On a quarry far from the grid, a large-scale solar configuration takes the base load and cuts exactly this expense.
Scalability through paralleling: units parallel as loads grow
If a quarry expands, you do not buy a bigger unit, you buy additional units and connect them in parallel. Thus, investment grows step-by-step, not in one big tranche. Fleet management and centralised telemetry track production and consumption of all units.
Relocation with the front and reduced internal logistics
As the operation advances, the front moves. A solar unit moves with it, without works, and without tying investment to one location. Internal transport cost is small compared to what you save on fuel, and internal logistics simplifies.
Frequently asked questions
How many units do I need for a typical quarry?
Depends on scale and daily consumption. For quarries with 200-300 kWh per day we recommend 2-3 large units. Consultation is free, and we evaluate your current consumption.
What is the payback period for a solar investment on a quarry?
On a quarry with daily consumption of 250+ kWh, payback is 4-6 years from fuel savings. After that, every euro saved goes straight to profit.
How are multiple units connected in parallel?
Connected through power cables and a synchronisation system. The process is standard and takes 1-2 hours for an installation. Centralised telemetry sees all units.
What happens on long bad weather?
For long periods of bad weather, we recommend a small diesel backup genset. On a quarry, this runs on autopilot and starts only if battery falls below threshold.
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Tell us what you need to power
Send us your estimated load and how long the project runs. We reply with the right unit, the expected output for your location and a comparison against an equivalent diesel generator.