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Microgrid solution for off-grid solar hybrid power plant Sukari, Marsa Alam – Egypt

Reliable hybrid IQ microgrid system reducing mine operating costs and CO2 emissions

Microgrid solution for off-grid solar hybrid power plant Sukari, Marsa Alam – Egypt

Reliable hybrid IQ microgrid system reducing mine operating costs and CO2 emissions

Minerals

Centamin

Off-grid solar hybrid power plant Sukari

Marsa Alam,

Siemens Xcelerator

Sustainability

Managing unpredictable fluctuations in fuel prices posed a significant challenge. The customer wanted to find ways to mitigate the impact of volatile fuel pricing while ensuring financial sustainability.
The plant's commitment to responsible mining and achieving sustainable goals within the regulatory framework was a multifaceted challenge.
Request for a secure, market proven and tested solution.

Siemens provided a secondary control microgrid solution that connects with the tertiary control system, the transmission grid, and the primary control equipment.
The system includes a 36 MW solar power plant and a 7.5 MW battery energy storage system. These components are seamlessly integrated into the existing diesel power plant.
Our scope includes supply of A8000 controller with microgrid license and SICAM SCC, configuration, bench test, FAT.
JUWI selected Siemens' SICAM microgrid controller due to its ability to meet their functional requirements. This application, named the Hybrid IQ controller, leverages the advanced capabilities of the SICAM microgrid controller to improve energy efficiency and reliability in mining operations.
JUWI was responsible for planning, designing, installing, and commissioning the microgrid controller for the end customer Centamin, ensuring seamless integration and optimal functioning of the assets.

(Performance in 2023)

The major outcome of the project is the avoidance of consuming 21.5 million litres of diesel, which reduces customers' exposure to fuel price volatility.
The project successfully avoided 57,000 tons of CO2-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions.
The project generated 86,700 MWh of power.
The costs and risks for diesel, gas or heavy oil systems, including maintenance and service costs, were significantly reduced.

Sukari Gold Mine Egypt

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