Energy and Power Study for Lithium Production Facility

We helped investigate energy supply options for a new lithium processing facility designed to meet increasing demand for lithium driven by the global energy transition. Our client, a world-leading minerals producer, engaged Agilitus to complete an Energy and Power Study for the implementation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its new lithium production plant. Current mine expansion works have put pressure on the site’s existing 30 MVA power supply drawn from the grid. An increase in envisioned capacity to 65 MVA was sought. As part of this project, our client aims to reduce the site impacts of this non-referenced service via the implementation of a BESS in conjunction with a plantwide load shedding scheme to ensure continuity of operation. The company is currently investigating options around energy supply upgrades and supply reliability methods to integrate renewable energy into its operations. Our Energy team is deploying our NZiD approach and focusing on delivering energy solutions that minimise lifetime cost, reduce supply risk, and enhance environmental outcomes. In the longer term, it is also envisioned that alternative forms of onsite energy generation such as renewables and storage will be integrated into our client’s energy supply mix. As such, this study aims to complement its broader energy and sustainability goals by optimising the site’s energy supply.