11.03.2025
PotisEdge Energizes Africa’s Largest Mining Microgrid with 39MWh Energy Storage System
In Febrary，2025，PotisEdge has successfully delivered a one-stop smart energy solution for the Zambia Ruida Mining PV-Storage Microgrid, Africa’s largest mining microgrid project，which has achieved remarkable results in promoting Africa’s green energy transformation and sustainable development. This achievement also represents a crucial step forward in the collaboration between China and Africa in the field of new energy.
39MWh Energy Storage for Enhanced Energy Security
As the largest mine microgrid project in Africa, Zambia’s Ruida mine project is equipped with photovoltaic system, a backup diesel generator system, and PotisEdge energy storage system – PotisBank with a total capacity of 39MWh. This advanced microgrid integrated energy system combines solar power, energy storage, and diesel generation, significantly enhancing the mine’s energy security, reducing operational costs, and promoting sustainable development in the mining industry.
Improving Mine Operation Efficiency and Sustainability
PotisEdge provided a customized solution for the project, leveraging its robust technical support and services to effectively address challenges such as difficult grid access, unstable power supply, and high reliance on diesel generation. In addition to enhancing mine production continuity and lowering carbon emissions, the energy storage system serves as an emergency power source, and offering both economic and environmental benefits.
PotisEdge Accelerates Green Energy Deployment
The successful grid connection of this project not only signifies a new phase in PotisEdge’s practical application of energy storage technology but also lays a solid foundation for the future development of green energy in Africa. PotisEdge always believes that technological innovation is the first driving force of the energy revolution. With its leading technical strength and invaluable experience gained from numerous projects, PotisEdge is embarking on a new journey of global market expansion, promoting the use of green energy solutions and working with global partners to build a more efficient and inclusive sustainable energy system.