Electrification
Make the right choices on electrification.
Electrification has the potential to transform mining operations by reducing CO₂ emissions, energy consumption and maintenance costs.¹ A key target is mining’s global fleet of inefficient, diesel-powered mobile equipment. Haul trucks and the like are responsible for up to half of all mining’s current CO₂ emissions² and almost all the major manufacturers have announced some form of battery electric replacement.
Attention has largely focused on technical challenges, so far. But, once in operation, asset management and operational considerations will have significant implications.
Making the right choice between plug-in charging, swappable batteries and trolley assist models of electrification will be critical to maintaining productivity, throughput and bottom-line profitability. idoba can help.
With technology like Dynamic Driver Modelling and Gemini, our mining experts can create a digital twin of your mining operation and simulate alternative models to help determine the best electrification strategy for your site.
Working with your site specialists we can model potential re-charge or battery swap times, battery and whole-truck lifecycles, emissions and total costs of ownership.
Our solutions can help you:
Evaluate alternative electrification models
With a digital twin simulation, you can accurately simulate different approaches to assess viability, calculate emissions and spot potential issues.
Model total cost of ownership
Calculate and assess the whole-life impact of necessary capital and infrastructure expenditure, vehicle downtime, premature battery aging and other critical cost factors.
Accurately anticipate workforce changes
Plan for skills gaps, necessary workforce redeployment and changes to working practices.
Understand potential productivity impact
How can you optimise productivity around electrification’s different constraints? Run rapid simulations with idoba to understand the consequences of different strategies.
Optimise infrastructure placement
Whether its effective routing of overhead cables for trolley-assist or the best location for recharging or battery-swap points, you can model alternatives for optimal results.
Avoid wasted capital
Ultimately, accurate simulation and scenario analysis help you avoid expensive mistakes.
Understand the full implications of your electrification strategy to ensure you gain maximum benefits for ESG, emissions, costs and productivity. Simulate alternative approaches to avoid unintended consequences.
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