Juwi AG is a project development company for renewable energy systems based in Wörrstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate. The majority shareholder (63%) is the MVV Energie.
Siemens and partners develop micro-networks for mining companies
Siemens and German Renewable Energy Developer juwi have entered into a strategic technology partnership to focus on the development of micro-grids in the mining industry.
The signed agreement between the two companies aims to introduce and continuously refine the advanced micro-grid control system, which enables the seamless integration of renewable electricity into the off-grid power of a mine.
The Siemens Sicam-based microgrid control platform is a proven technology that forms the basis of the hybrid IQ microgrid controller from juwi. juwi has industry-specific know-how and an excellent track record of planning and executing renewable energy projects at mine sites.
The solution adapts to changing ore bodies, processing and energy requirements and provides detailed reporting and analysis to operations teams and management.
Together, the strategic partners create a unique, standardized solution for the mining market. This will facilitate the use of renewable energies for mines and will result in a cost-effective and reliable supply of energy to mines, especially non-grid mine sites.
Siemens is an integrated, listed technology group with Siemens AG as the dominant company and numerous German and international group companies.
The Siemens Group has 125 locations in Germany and is represented in 190 countries. He is one of the world's largest companies in electrical engineering and electronics. The company is based in Berlin and Munich.
"Microgrids can bring high levels of reliability and improved energy quality to energy-intensive industries such as mining and are an attractive alternative when an autonomous power supply is required," said Robert Klaffus, CEO Digital Grid at Siemens Smart Infrastructure.
"We look forward to the technological cooperation with juwi in the field of microgrids and believe that it will increase the commercial attractiveness of renewable energies for mining."
Stephan Hansen, COO of the juwi group, added: “Renewable energies will not only make mining future-proof, but will also reduce operating costs.
The juwi Hybrid IQ system is at the heart of this. It enables us to provide hybrid electricity that goes far beyond previous industrial practice. I look forward to the technology partnership with Siemens. "
The cooperation between juwi and Siemens has already led to the successful realization of the solar power plant at Agnew Gold in Australia. The collaboration also provides hybrid power for Australia's largest and oldest marine research station on the Great Barrier Reef. Heron Island now uses juwi Hybrid IQ to combine solar power with a redox flow battery to replace diesel fuel.
ISE-November 2019
