Can Battery Energy Storage Systems Help Power the Future of Mining in Africa?

Can Battery Energy Storage Systems help power the future of mining in Africa?

Mining remains a cornerstone of economic output across many Sub-Saharan African nations, often contributing a substantial share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). As the global energy transition accelerates, the demand for critical minerals – such as cobalt, lithium and copper – is placing Africa’s mineral wealth under renewed strategic focus. To capitalise on this shift, …

Can battery energy storage systems help power the future of mining in Africa?

Vertiv BESS solutions are able to charge from the grid or other forms of local generation, including wind, hydro, solar and generators, says Henry Myburgh, strategic account manager at Vertiv Africa.