Solar for Mining & Off-Grid Industrial
Replace diesel with solar + BESS — 40-60% fuel cost reduction at remote sites.
Typical System Size
5MW - 100MW (hybrid with existing diesel)
Payback Period
2-4 years (diesel replacement economics are compelling)
Core Technology
Heavy-duty bifacial 580-640W
1. Mining & Off-Grid Industrial Market Context
Remote mining sites spend $0.30-0.50/kWh on diesel. Solar + BESS hybrid systems bring LCOE to $0.10-0.15/kWh. 15+ major mining companies (BHP, Rio Tinto, Newmont) have announced Net Zero 2050 pledges.
2. Recommended Technology
- 1Heavy-duty bifacial 580-640W
- 2Robust frame/glass for harsh environments
- 3BESS 4-8h duration
- 4Diesel-solar-BESS hybrid controller
3. Key Design Considerations
⚠️ Dust/sand resistance (higher glass quality required)
⚠️ Temperature range -40°C to +85°C capability
⚠️ Containerized BESS for rapid deployment
⚠️ Hybrid controller for seamless diesel/solar switching
⚠️ Remote monitoring critical (no on-site technicians)
JUST SOLAR for Mining & Off-Grid Industrial Projects
JUST SOLAR provides mining-grade bifacial modules with enhanced frames + project team for diesel-hybrid integration.