start with little steps (for example a few pilot projects) to familiarise the industry with the new, renewable technologies and options. E&M: What would help miners meet their 2030 targets and beyond?
energy solutions. Our goal is to support miners in achieving their net-zero ambitions by progressively reducing fossil fuel dependency and optimising energy efficiency across operations. Additionally, we actively collaborate with mining companies to develop tailored energy transition roadmaps, ensuring their decarbonisation strategies align with operational and financial objectives.
Policy & Regulatory Support: Governments and industry regulators must continue to incentivise renewable energy adoption and support decarbonisation initiatives. Long duration energy storage: Energy storage either as a molecule such as syn gas or long duration batteries will allow mining operations to increase their reliance on renewables without compromising power reliability Flexible Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): Customised energy contracting models will enable miners to decarbonise their power supply incrementally while managing costs and risks. Integrated Energy Transition Planning: Mining companies need long-term, structured transition plans that gradually shift towards high- renewable energy penetration while ensuring operational feasibility. At Zenith Energy, we are committed to leading the decarbonisation of energy solutions that help miners achieve their energy transition goals, ensuring a net zero future is both technically and commercially viable.
Q&A WITH THOMAS NANN, CO- FOUNDER AND CEO, ALLEGRO
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E&M: What is your particular focus when it comes to decarbonising mining?
E&M: What are the biggest challenges at this stage of mining’s low-carbon transition?
Many mines are in remote locations and use trucked- in diesel or LNG to generate energy. This option is expensive and subject to fuel price fluctuations. We offer a long-duration battery energy storage solution that is ideally suited for off-grid and microgrid applications. Therefore, my focus when it comes to decarbonising mining is on offering sustainable alternatives for diesel and LNG.
Q&A WITH MICHAEL BUZZARD, GENERAL MANAGER IPP GROWTH, ZENITH ENERGY
Integration and control: High renewable penetration in off-grid mining operations requires advanced storage solutions and control systems to maintain power stability and reliability. The last 10-15% of time still reliant of fossil fuels: Each location will likely be different but one or a combination of long duration storage, renewable fuels, network solutions and fleet electrification are need to achieve net zero. E&M: What would help miners meet their 2030 targets and beyond? Stronger Collaboration & Partnerships: Mining companies, energy providers, and technology developers need to work together to accelerate the deployment of low-carbon energy solutions.
E&M: What is your particular focus when it comes to decarbonising mining?
E&M: What are the biggest challenges at this stage of mining’s low-carbon transition?
At Zenith Energy, our primary focus on decarbonising mining is to deliver innovative hybrid power solutions that enable mining operations to increase renewable energy penetration while maintaining reliability and cost efficiency. We design and operate integrated power systems that leverage solar PV, wind energy, and battery storage, combined with traditional thermal generation, to provide scalable and flexible
I am aware that there are many challenges in transitioning the mining industry to net zero carbon. From my perspective, the biggest challenges when it comes to renewables is their intermittency (the sun doesn’t shine at night) and the high upfront investment required to replace the current fossil fuel-based energy supply. In my opinion, we have to
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