We’re beyond excited to be partnering with Blyvoor Gold as they embark on their new solar energy project. With Decentral Energy financing through a power purchase agreement, the mine will soon be able to meet 40% of its energy needs through solar energy, and that’s just Phase 1!
Some highlights from the press release:
Up to 40 MW will be generated near its mining operations on Gauteng’s West Rand, following Eskom’s first phase approval.
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The project, in partnership with independent power producer (IPP) Decentral Energy, will achieve carbon savings of 24 000 t and water savings of more than 30-million litres a year.
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Phase 1 of the project will deliver cost savings to Blyvoor while also reducing the mine’s reliance on Eskom. There are also longer-term plans to scale the generating capacity to feed clean energy to neighbouring communities and other mining houses.
Martin Creamer, Mining Weekly, 31 January 2023
