- New power system enables sustainable and otherwise impossible lithium mining in areas without grid access, unlocking global market supply
- Delivers average 27 per cent CapEx saving and 20 per cent CO2 reduction
- Accelerates mining decarbonization
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- An average overall CapEx reduction of 27 per cent
- A CO2 emissions reduction of up to 20 per cent or 18,500 tons per year per mine
- An energy cost reduction of 40 per cent when switching to the joint Schneider - Wärtsilä solution from local off-grid diesel-generated power
"The benefits go well beyond lithium mining," said
"The increasing global demand for lithium needed for battery storage applications is putting pressure on mining operations to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible," said
The design concept of the project extends to the lifecycle of the mine, delivering and provisioning for the exactly right level of power to enable a mine's productivity. As a result, operational costs are reduced and power availability is optimized to reach a mine's production targets.
Predictability of parts, power supply and maintenance costs reduce the need for working capital within the 24/7 cycle. This solution works for new mines that are currently being designed and also for mining project conversions. In particular,
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