HYBRID POWER SYSTEMS IN MINING: REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATIONS IN CANADA, USA, AND AFRICA

HYBRID POWER SYSTEMS IN MINING: REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATIONS IN CANADA, USA, AND AFRICA

March 2024 | Femi Oluwatoyin Omole1, Oladiran Kayode Olajiga2, & Tosin Michael Olatunde3
This comprehensive review explores the implementation of Hybrid Power Systems (HPS) in mining operations, focusing on Canada, the United States, and Africa. HPS integrate traditional and renewable energy sources to address energy reliability and sustainability. The study highlights the economic benefits, such as reduced operational costs and long-term savings, as well as environmental advantages, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and resource preservation. Technological challenges, such as intermittency and system optimization, are addressed through advanced storage, smart grids, and microgrid technologies. The paper concludes with recommendations for research, education, policy support, international collaboration, public awareness, and ongoing technological innovation, emphasizing the role of HPS in a resilient, efficient, and environmentally conscious global energy landscape.This comprehensive review explores the implementation of Hybrid Power Systems (HPS) in mining operations, focusing on Canada, the United States, and Africa. HPS integrate traditional and renewable energy sources to address energy reliability and sustainability. The study highlights the economic benefits, such as reduced operational costs and long-term savings, as well as environmental advantages, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and resource preservation. Technological challenges, such as intermittency and system optimization, are addressed through advanced storage, smart grids, and microgrid technologies. The paper concludes with recommendations for research, education, policy support, international collaboration, public awareness, and ongoing technological innovation, emphasizing the role of HPS in a resilient, efficient, and environmentally conscious global energy landscape.
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