Hybrid power plants for industry & municipalities
With our hybrid solutions, you can save money and reduce your CO2-footprint
Globally, large industrial companies (in the mining sector, in the cement industry, etc.) often cover their energy needs via diesel, heavy oil or gas power plants. This exposes them to considerable fluctuations in electricity prices. The disadvantages are obvious: high fuel costs, a poor environmental balance and little planning certainty regarding the development of energy costs.
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Reduction in electricity costs
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Low CO2 emissions
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Stable and predictable electricity prices
Self-sufficient energy systems remote from the public power grid
With our hybrid solutions, we offer you self-sufficient energy systems remote from the public power grid. JUWI is your expert for the construction of off-grid systems larger than one megawatt. Our customers come from a wide range of sectors, ranging from the mining sector to the cement or water desalination industry. Commercial and industrial clients belong to our customer base as do clients from a tourism or agricultural background.
Depending on your needs, we combine different energy systems such as photovoltaics, wind energy, battery or hybrid systems for diesel generators. Our experienced engineers plan customized systems that meet your exact needs. In addition, we work with local partners to strengthen the local economy.
Hybrid power solutions offer the potential to significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels in off-grid environments. At the same time, they reliably produce electricity at competitive prices. In such projects, solar or wind power plants are supplemented with storage units. These can then be intelligently integrated into existing island grids using the software "JUWI Hybrid IQ" which was developed by JUWI exactly for this purpose.
The topic of storing electricity from renewable sources is currently gaining momentum and will play an even more important role in the future.
Solar hybrid power plant Sukari
The Project
The Sukari gold mine is located around 30 kilometers from the coastal town of Marsa Alam near the Red Sea – and with it a 36-megawatt solar park and a 7.5-megawatt battery storage system. Integrated into the existing diesel power plant, they have been supplying the mine with climate-friendly solar power since August 2022. The project can reduce the annual CO2 emissions of Egypt's largest gold mine by 60,000 tons. At the same time, around 22 million liters of diesel are saved each year – not only is the burden on the environment reduced, but costs are minimized and efficiency is increased for the operators of the Sukari mine.
Hybrid systems for more clean energy in the mining industry
The mining industry accounts for around ten percent of global energy consumption. Hybrid solutions, which allow mine operators to cover part of their electricity needs with renewable energies, are becoming increasingly popular. Many mining companies are transitioning from CO2 intensive power generation from fossil sources to this clean, low-cost, low-maintenance type of power generation. As a result, the costs and risks for diesel, gas or heavy oil systems, including maintenance and service costs, can be significantly reduced. The combination with battery storage also ensures faster responsiveness and reliable power output and, therefore, trouble-free operation. This means that the conversion is not only worthwhile for the climate and environment, but also for the mine operators. The hybrid power plant was engineered and constructed by JUWI's South African team and they continue to oversee the operations and maintenance of the plant today.
