{"id":5371,"date":"2025-03-06T08:56:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T08:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bergenengines.com\/de-de\/?p=5371"},"modified":"2025-03-06T08:56:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T08:56:35","slug":"how-bergen-engines-is-solving-minings-energy-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bergenengines.com\/de-de\/how-bergen-engines-is-solving-minings-energy-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"How Bergen Engines is Solving Mining’s Energy Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"
Securing Energy Supply While Reducing Emissions<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The mining industry is under increasing pressure to ensure reliable power in remote locations, while reducing carbon emissions. With unstable grid access in key regions around the world \u2013 from West Africa to South America \u2013 and a growing need to integrate renewable energy, operators are looking for solutions that balance energy security and sustainability.<\/p>\n

At large-scale mining operations like Fortescue Metal Group\u2019s Iron Bridge Magnetite Project in Western Australia, Bergen Engines\u2019 hybrid power solutions are proving how medium-speed gas engines can keep mining operations running, even when grids fail or renewables fluctuate.<\/p>\n

The Energy Challenge: Unstable Grids & Emissions Pressure<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Mining is one of the world\u2019s most energy-intensive industries, accounting for 4-7% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to McKinsey & Company.<\/p>\n

A large portion of this can come from on-site diesel generators, which historically have been the primary source for powering remote mining operations around the world. For decades, mining companies have relied on these gensets simply due to their ability to operate off grid and provide the reliability for their operations.<\/p>\n

However, diesel-based power generation is expensive, inefficient, and highly polluting. According to the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), diesel-powered mines produce up to 50% of their total emissions from fuel use alone. In regions where fuel supply chains are unreliable, diesel costs can soar, increasing operational expenses and leaving power generation unpredictable.
\nWith rising carbon regulations and sustainability mandates, mining companies are under pressure to transition away from diesel. Governments worldwide are also introducing carbon taxes that penalize high-emission power sources, making hybrid energy solutions a smarter long-term investment.<\/p>\n

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Bergen\u2019s Solution: Hybrid Power for Maximum Reliability<\/strong><\/h5>\n

At Iron Bridge, 15x Bergen B36:45V20 gas gensets (170MW) are integrated with a 150 MW solar PV farm and battery storage, forming a low-emission microgrid. The Bergen gas engines balance solar fluctuations, ensuring constant power even during periods of low sunlight or high demand.<\/p>\n

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Bergen\u2019s B36:45V20<\/strong><\/p>\n