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Wärtsilä and Schneider develop power system reference for off-grid lithium mines
Wärtsilä and Schneider Electric have together developed an end-to-end power system reference design aimed specifically at lithium mine operations where there is no access to a grid supply. Wärtsilä and Schneider signed the framework co-operation agreement for the development of the design for mining energy solutions in March 2020.
The design provides for an economically viable total expenditure that covers the complete process, including consulting, project design, the power infrastructure, equipment delivery, installation and commissioning. The expectation is that it will contribute to sustainable lithium production by optimising the efficient delivery and use of energy, and by
leveraging microgrids and enabling renewable energy sources. The overall objective of this collaborative development is to provide high efficiency power solutions with a minimal environmental footprint for the mining industry.
The design concept expands to the lifecycle of the mine and it links the availability and performance of the power generating plant to a mine’s productivity. Shared business case incentives, based on key performance indicators for the power generation reduce operational cost and enhance power availability, supporting a mine’s production targets. Predictability of parts and maintenance costs reduces the need for working capital.
“The increasing global demand for lithium needed for battery storage applications is putting pressure on mining operations to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible. The power supply is a key element in this, and together we have designed a solution that harnesses the strengths and experience of our two companies. It will not only guarantee a reliable energy supply, but will do so with economic and environmental benefits that will raise the efficiency of the mining operations,” said Jean Nabb, director, Strategic Partnership, Wärtsilä Energy in a joint statement with Vivek Kapoor, VP & Regional Segment leader, Mining, Minerals and Metals Segment at Schneider Electric.
Sandvik receives record order for UK NPPs
Sweden based Sandvik Materials Technology has secured a record order for tubes and pipes for the construction of nuclear power stations in the United Kingdom.
Sandvik will supply nuclear tubes and pipes in 29 dimensions in grade 3R65, a molybdenum-alloyed austenitic stainless chromium-nickel steel with a low carbon content. The tubes will be mainly used to connect different systems close to the second reactor at the Hinkley Point C power station in Bristol, England. The materials will require a high degree of cleanliness to meet the nuclear RCC-M design code, with
strict controls on instructions and procedures and regular on-site third-party inspections during manufacturing. They will be manufactured at Sandvik’s production unit in Sandviken, Sweden.
This is the second order for Hinkley C for Sandvik nuclear materials. In 2018, the company was commissioned to provide a package of tubes for the first reactor at Hinkley. The order was delivered during 2019 and 2020. Sandvik is well established in the nuclear supply chain – over 60 years it has delivered 60 million metres of nuclear fuel tubes to more than 100 reactors worldwide.
Vestas introduces aftermarket platform Covento
Vestas has launched Covento, a digital platform providing a marketplace based method designed to efficiently connect buyers and sellers of parts and services from across various renewable energy technologies. The aim is to transform a fragmented renewable aftermarket into a simplified and connected ‘digital journey’. By creating a place for players across the renewables landscape to connect and collaborate more easily, Vestas hopes to establish a stronger foundation for the renewables industry to build at scale.
Covento will be directly addressing the renewables aftermarket, which consists of supply chain and commercial transactions that take
place during operations and service. The platform will list products and services from both Vestas and third party sellers, and will facilitate the delivery of goods from these suppliers. Buyers and sellers will gain access to one digital platform, where all parts and service needs can be met, and where it is possible to sell to the entire industry, promoting efficiency and transparency. Christian Venderby, Vestas executive VP Service, commented: “If renewables are to fulfil a central role in the global energy system, it’s crucial for buyers and sellers across the renewable landscape to adapt to a more transparent, and digitally enabled aftermarket environment. Covento will be an important step
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forward in shaping this environment.” Overall, Covento will see Vestas orchestrating an adaptable platform, capable of supporting new sales models and commercial pathways for vetted buyers and sellers. This will in turn enhance the value of the renewable aftermarket, currently forming a multi-billion-euro segment of the renewables commercial market. Vestas aims to launch Covento in selected countries on the European market later this year, and will be expanded to the USA and Canada in 2022, along with other regions across the world in the near future. Covento will eventually replace Vestas’ existing eCommerce platform, Shop. Vestas.
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