SOLAR+STORAGE FOR AUSTRALIAN MINE
Aggreko targets renewable energy and battery storage at Gold Fields’ Granny
Smith mine / Project underlines the value of Younicos’ new
Microgrid-as-a-Service offer
Perth, Australia – June 26, 2018 – Exactly 2 years after replacing the
existing diesel power station with a high-speed, gas-fuelled reciprocating
engine station, Aggreko is now working with Gold Fields to introduce
renewables at its Granny Smith gold mine in Western Australia.
Aggreko won the contract to build and operate the 21MW power station in
2016, and has since worked with Gold Fields on plans to provide 7.3MW of
solar power generation, as well as a 2MW/1MWh battery system, to be
integrated with the existing gas supply as a hybrid power station.
Since acquiring battery storage company Younicos last year, Aggreko has been
able to bring together multiple technologies and power sources to support
off-grid applications at remote mine sites. “We recently announced the
availability of microgrids-as-a-service for customers who want to leverage
the benefits of hybrid energy solutions while minimising capital outlay,”
said Karim Wazni, Managing Director of Younicos. “This system will be the
first time Aggreko incorporates battery storage into a hybrid power system,
and – significantly – it’s a rental, which underscores the value and appeal
of this new model.”
“Our mining clients have faced a challenging market place and power
generation is a significant proportion of operating costs. Our global
capability offers additional flexibility which reduces investment and
operational risk,” said George Whyte, Managing Director of Aggreko AusPac.
“Aggreko’s focus is on fuel efficiency and reliability in line with the
power demand over the life of the mine,” Mr Whyte said.
Stuart Mathews, Executive Vice President Australasia at Gold Fields, said
that in addition to the cost efficiency and reliability benefits of the new
hybrid power station, the upgrade reflected Gold Fields’ commitment to the
increased usage of renewable and low-carbon energy sources throughout the
Group. Gold Fields is committed to using renewables for at least 20% of
total life-of-mine power requirements in new projects.
“The integration of renewables at Granny Smith mine is a demonstration of
Gold Fields’ ongoing commitment to both environmental sustainability and
innovation at its operations. These proposed new measures are intended to
reduce our carbon footprint by utilising the latest hybrid energy
technologies,” Mr Mathews said.
Gold Fields currently operates all three of its Western Australian gold
mines by using gas-powered electricity.
The proposed new hybrid power station, combined with a thermal station
expansion at Granny Smith mine will meet the increased daily power needs of
the entire mine of 24.2MW, with 8MW allocated to the Wallaby underground
mine and the remaining 16.2MW for the processing plant, associated
facilities and the mine camp.
About Younicos
Younicos is the pioneer and market leader in game-changing energy storage
and grid solutions, which are available for purchase or as a service. We
provide utilities, independent power producers, microgrids and C&I customers
with turnkey storage systems, supporting a wide range of business
opportunities. Younicos employs 130 storage experts in Berlin, Germany and
Austin, Texas. In July 2017, Younicos was acquired by
Aggreko<http://www.aggreko.com/> and is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
global leader in mobile power, heating and cooling. For more information,
please visit www.younicos.com<http://www.younicos.com/> and follow us on
LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/younicos> and
Twitter<https://twitter.com/younicos>.
About Aggreko
Around the world, people, businesses and countries are striving for a better
future – a future that needs power and the right conditions to succeed.
Aggreko works round the clock, making sure everyone gets the electricity,
heating and cooling they need, whenever they need it – all powered by our
class-leading equipment, trademark passion, unrivalled international
experience and local knowledge. From urban development to unique commercial
projects and even humanitarian emergencies, we bring our expertise and
equipment to any location, from the world’s busiest cities to some of the
most remote places on earth.
That’s what has made us the world’s leading provider of modular, mobile
power and temperature control. We’ve been in business since 1962. We have
more than 6,000 employees, operating from more than 200 locations in 100
countries. With revenues of approximately GBP 1.7bn (USD 2.2bn or Euros 2bn)
in 2017, we are listed on the London Stock Exchange (AGK.L) and have our
headquarters in Scotland.
Our business helps transform the lives and livelihoods of individuals,
organisations and communities across the globe, in both developed and
developing countries and markets.
We operate across all sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemical and
refining, utilities, manufacturing, construction, mining and events.
We design and manufacture equipment specifically for these requirements in
our factory in Dumbarton, Scotland and work with leading innovators to
ensure our equipment offers maximum fuel flexibility, by using gas, diesel
(including HFO) and renewable fuel sources.
For more information, please visit our local website at:
www.aggreko.com.au<http://www.aggreko.com.au/>
About GOLD FIELDS
* The Granny Smith Mine is located 720km east-north-east of Perth in
Western Australia and 23km south west of the town of Laverton
* The Granny Smith Mine produced 290,000 ounces of gold in 2017
* Gold Fields also operates the St Ives and Agnew mines in Western
Australia. Gold Fields in partnership with Gold Road Resources is also
developing the Gruyere gold project.
* Gold Fields employs more than 2,200 employees and contractors in
Australia
* Gold Fields has a primary listing on the JSE Limited, with secondary
listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX)
