Participate in a more renewable and sustainable future

The metals and mining sector is one of the most energy intensive industries in the world. Scale of operations is integral to profitability, with energy an essential and significant cost.

Increasingly strict emission and sustainability requirements are driving the industry to zero-carbon mining, meaning smart energy consumption and management can be critical to commercial success.

Large energy users in this industry are increasingly providing grid frequency and balancing services through Demand Response. Ramping down large electrical loads such as induction heaters or electric furnaces for a few minutes, can bring in significant revenue without sacrificing large amounts of production time. Alternatively, processes which can be interrupted for short durations are also ideal sources to provide Security of Supply for the national power system via Demand Response services. Example processes include stripping overburden, pumping, aeration and processing. 

Participation in Demand Response services supports a grid-wide increase in renewable generation and is a tangible demonstration of a commitment and contribution towards a more renewable and sustainable future, all while lowering the cost of energy for the business.