New energy project at Frunze mine will help reduce dependence on centralized grids
The construction of a solar power plant has started at Frunze mine at Sukha Balka, which will help the company partially solve the problem of electricity shortages. The project involves the installation of its own generating capacity, which will allow the mine to operate more stably in the face of energy constraints, according to the DCH Steel corporate newspaper.
According to Igor Piltek, Deputy CEO and Chief Engineer of the mine, the power plant is scheduled to be commissioned in June this year. It will have a capacity of 2 MW and will operate in an autonomous mode. According to preliminary estimates, the investment in the project will pay off in four years.
The design and purchase of equipment is currently underway, and preparatory work has already…
