Case Studies
5MWh Solar-Storage-Diesel Hybrid Microgrid Project at a Large Gold Mine in Nigeria
An LVK 5MWh heavy-duty BESS container with 500kW STS and 3MWp PV powering a remote Nigerian gold mine's 24-hour crushing and excavation operations.
Capacity
5 MWh
Power
500 kW (STS)
Commissioning Time
Q4 2026
Battery Type
LiFePO4 (heavy-duty)
Application Type
Industrial Park
Delivery Model
Turnkey EPC + STS + Microgrid EMS
Project Overview
Project Background
An LVK 5MWh heavy-duty BESS container with 500kW STS and 3MWp PV powering a remote Nigerian gold mine’s 24-hour crushing and excavation operations.
Customer Needs
The mine is situated in a remote area without grid access, yet heavy-duty crushers and excavation equipment require continuous 24-hour operation. Long-distance diesel transport is costly. Furthermore, the startup and shutdown of heavy equipment generate massive current surges; these frequently caused the diesel generators to trip due to instantaneous overload, resulting in unexpected production shutdowns across the entire mine.
Application Focus
Industrial Park
Solution Design
Integrated ESS Design For Site Operations
Deployment of an LVK 5MWh modular heavy-duty energy storage container, featuring an optional 500kW STS (Static Transfer System) at the core power distribution output. Coupled with the EMS scheduling platform, the high-response battery system serves as the core dynamic regulator for the mine’s microgrid.
System Architecture
Coordinated Power Flow
5 MWh Modular Heavy-Duty BESS Container + 500 kW STS + 3 MWp PV + Microgrid EMS
Results & Benefits
Project Outcomes
Successfully reduces annual diesel procurement costs for the gold mine by over 45%.
Completely eliminates unplanned mine shutdowns caused by severe voltage fluctuations or generator tripping.
Projected payback period (ROI) of just 3.0 years.