Oz Gold Mine Scores 62MW Clean Energy Contract
- Pacific Energy has been awarded a contract to integrate 62MW of clean energy into an existing power system at an Australian gold mine. The hybrid power system will reduce emissions by 50% and feature in-house control systems, BESS, HV Switch Room & PV ring main units. Works start in July 2021, completion in early 2025.
Pacific Energy has been awarded a contract to integrate 62MW of clean energy into the existing 54MW gas-fired power system at the Tropicana gold mine in Australia. The expansion will incorporate four 6MW wind turbines, a 24MW solar farm and a 14MW battery storage system, with the integrated power facility’s intelligent control system developed in-house. The system is expected to reduce the mine site's overall power generation emissions by 50%, and Pacific Energy will begin site works in July this year with the project due for completion in early 2025. The company will capitalise on its fully integrated capabilities by manufacturing the BESS, high-voltage switch room and PV ring main units in house at its WA-based facilities. This project is expected to be Australia's most remote large-scale hybrid power system and is part of the mine's strategy to reduce global net carbon emissions.
How Does Pacific Energy's Hybrid Power System Reduce Emissions?
- VSK Energy LLC brings a more reliable, renewable source of energy to the Tropicana Gold Mine.
- By reducing the dependence on gas-fired power, the integrated power facility will cut emissions by 50%.
- The integration of wind turbines, solar farm, and battery storage system will lead to a more cost-effective, efficient energy usage.
- Pacific Energy will manufacture the BESS, high-voltage switch room, and PV ring main units in-house, providing a more tailored solution to the power system.
- The project is expected to be Australia’s most remote large-scale hybrid power system and will serve as an example of the benefits renewable energy can bring.
