Session 5: Addressing Power Constraints for Mines in the Eastern Goldfields
4:50pm - 5:30pm Jun 27
Many mines in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields are facing major power constraints and are reliant on diesel and gas to power their operations. What role can renewables play in helping provide affordable power for mines in the region? Using the Eastern Goldfields region as a case study, this session will examine the potential for renewables to provide secure and affordable power for mining and the collaboration required by key stakeholders to realize success.
- How are current energy constraints impacting business strategies for mines?
- What solutions are miners evaluating to reduce diesel and gas reliance for their sites?
- What options are state and local governments exploring to address energy constraints for mines?
- What role does the local utility see for renewables in addressing current power challenges for energy-intensive industries in the region?
- What are the key benefits and potential challenges of having renewables as part of the energy solution?
- What are the next steps in exploring the opportunities for alternative energy in the Eastern Goldfields?
- Do miners have a preferred model for buying renewable power if it moves forward in the region?
- What would mines like to see from energy developments in the near-term?
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