Why the Mining Industry Is Looking Sunny

October 28, 2014 2018-05-09T11:02:11 by 1 Comment

As costs continue to reduce, many mining companies are using renewable energy sources such as solar power to extract and process copper, silver, and other raw materials. A group called “THEnergy” has even developed an online database tracking which mining companies are implementing solar power in their business. To read more on this, click here.

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  1. Colin Spencer says
    October 28, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    It has to be so much cheaper than using diesel generators at mining sites. Cost to distribute mains electricity to remote locations is astronomical. To complement solar generation at unique locations, battery storage is an important element if you need some energy 24/7 The solar industry demand will drive manufacturers of the very latest technology lithium based battery systems to get into mass production and make battery storage practical for most people and businesses with solar generation installed.

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