Mining Digital Magazine November 2024 | Page 95

He adds : “ On most construction and mining sites , the infrastructure to handle these tasks either doesn ’ t exist or hasn ’ t been developed fully yet , so no wonder some customers are hesitant about adopting electric machines .”
Solutions include on-site power generation capable of running on renewable fuels , solar panels and hydrogen-powered fuel cells . It will also require energy storage solutions that work with any combination of diesel , natural gas or renewable energy sources for optimal power , and chargers tested and validated to work with equipment on harsh construction and mining sites .
“ No single solution will work for every mining and construction site ,” Alex says . “ But we ’ re confident there ’ s a combination that will , and customers can rely on our expertise to select the tools and technologies that make the most sense for their operations . We ’ re committed to helping them navigate their unique journey to a lowercarbon future .” miningdigital . com 95