The mining sector has drawn much attention regarding renewable energy microgrid applications for years. However, the actual number of projects has been relatively limited. Now, the number of projects is exploding. We also see similar developments regarding the quality of projects. The renewable energy penetration in hybrid energy applications is steadily increasing in the mining sector. This presentation is about how other industries can learning from the mining industry and new technology trends.

Speaker

Dr. Thomas Hillig Managing Director THEnergy Sustainable Consulting   In 2013, Hillig founded THEnergy, a specialized consultancy that focusses on renewable energy microgrids and remote hybrid power plants for applications such as mining, tourism, telecommunication, agriculture, or rural electrification. Due diligences are a main advisory service. THEnergy combines Hillig's previous experiences working at Alstom Power in conventional energy generation and at Innotech Solar. At the beginning of his career, Hillig consulted leading companies from the transport, telecommunication, and construction sectors.