Mozambique: Solar-Powered Hybrid Minimizes Diesel Use

• Syrah Resources Ltd is leading the way in renewable energy with full operations of its solar-plus-storage hybrid system in Mozambique. This innovative system reduces carbon emissions by 13%, while cutting diesel consumption. Solarcentury Africa Ltd and CrossBoundary Energy provided engineering, procurement, and financing services. Syrah Resources owns the system after a 10-year BOOT term.

Syrah Resources Ltd. has achieved full operations of a solar-plus-storage hybrid system at its Balama graphite operations in Mozambique. The installation includes an 11.25-MWp solar photovoltaic system and an 8.5-MW/MWh battery energy storage system. This hybrid system is estimated to reduce product carbon equivalent emissions by 13% and reduce diesel consumption. Solarcentury Africa Ltd and CrossBoundary Energy provided engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and financing services for the project. Syrah Resources will assume ownership of the system after a 10-year BOOT term.

What Benefits Does Syrah's Solar-Plus-Storage System Bring?

• The solar-plus-storage system is estimated to reduce product carbon equivalent emissions by 13%.
• The hybrid system is anticipated to increase efficiency in the plant operations due to the integration of solar energy and battery energy storage.
• The installation of the solar-plus-storage system is expected to reduce the cost of energy production, reduce emissions and minimize the consumption of diesel.
• This system will also improve the security of power supply at the Balama graphite operation in Mozambique.
• The hybrid system will provide a reliable source of energy and enable the company to better manage the energy prices.