Project Overview：

The mine previously relied solely on 18 diesel generators with a high energy cost of $0.44/kWh, exacerbated by rising fuel costs and logistics/labor expenses. Grid power ($0.14/kWh) offered lower rates but unreliable supply.

The project deployed a smart microgrid integrating solar PV, battery storage, diesel backup, and grid connectivity, prioritizing solar energy for daytime use with excess stored for nighttime/inclement weather while retaining diesel as backup.

 

Location：Zimbabwe

Scale：

• Phase 1: 12MWp Solar PV + 3MW / 6MWh ESS
• Phase 2: 9MW / 18MWh ESS

Application Scenario：

Integrated Solar PV + Energy Storage + Diesel Generator (Microgrid)

System Configuration：

12MWp Solar PV Modules

2 Customized Energy Storage Battery Containers (3.096MWh total capacity)

Benefits：

• Est. Daily Electricity Savings 80,000 kWh
• Est. Annual Cost Savings $3 million
• Est. Cost Recovery Period <28 Months