Name
Renewable Energy and Storage Integration: Why Aren’t All Mines Doing it?
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 3:40 PM - 4:25 PM
Speakers
Tess Lewis, Senior Decarbonisation Advisor, IGO
Craig Blizard, Chief Technology Officer, Pacific Energy
Dong Wang, Project Solution Manager, JA Solar
Sun Li, Wind Engineering & Business Director, Goldwind
Michael Buzzard, General Manager IPP Growth, Zenith Energy
Muhammad Wasiq Ghani, Portfolio Consulting Professional, Siemens
Craig Blizard, Chief Technology Officer, Pacific Energy
Dong Wang, Project Solution Manager, JA Solar
Sun Li, Wind Engineering & Business Director, Goldwind
Michael Buzzard, General Manager IPP Growth, Zenith Energy
Muhammad Wasiq Ghani, Portfolio Consulting Professional, Siemens






Description
As mining companies set ambitious decarbonisation targets, integrating renewable energy and storage solutions into operations has become a critical focus. These projects, however, face significant hurdles, from high capital costs and feasibility challenges to technological constraints and the complexities of powering electrified fleets. This panel will explore the strategies, innovations, and collaboration needed to overcome these barriers and operationalise renewable energy solutions for mines, especially in remote and off-grid locations.
- What are the main hurdles mining companies face when transitioning to renewable energy systems, and how can they overcome challenges like feasibility studies, procurement delays, and cost uncertainties?
- How can renewables and storage systems be scaled to meet the growing energy demands of electrified mining fleets and machinery, and what solutions are emerging to address these power needs?
- With the high initial capital costs of renewable projects, how can mining companies balance project payback timelines with the operational benefits of decarbonisation?
- How can miners mitigate land-use challenges, such as disputes, deforestation, and biodiversity impacts, when implementing large-scale renewable energy projects?
- What role are government policies and programs playing in accelerating the deployment of renewable and hybrid energy systems for mining operations?
- What can be learned from mining companies that have successfully integrated renewables and storage, and what best practices can be applied to streamline future projects?
Session Type
Panel
Location
BELLEVUE 1 - MAIN STAGE