A Mozambican mine has achieved full operation of its solar PV plus battery energy storage hybrid system. The entire solar PV array of 20,832 solar modules with a surface area of around 5.4 hectares has been fully integrated into the battery system. Solar battery hybrid system for decarbonisationThe solar plus battery storage system will contribute at least 35% of the Balama Graphite Operation’s average site power requirements. The Solar and Battery Hybrid System is estimated to reduce Balama’s GWP by 18kt CO 2 equivalent per annum, on average, over the life of the operation. Madagascar graphite mine starts using solar to power operationsThe mine operator partnered with Solarcentury Africa for the engineering, procurement and construction, and commissioning of the Solar and Battery Hybrid System.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 17, 2023 06:27 UTC