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Sustainable Development of Abandoned Mine Areas Using Renewable Energy
Sustainable Development of Abandoned Mine Areas Using Renewable Energy Systems: A Case Study of the Photovoltaic Potential Assessment at the Tailings Dam of
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Sustainable Development of Abandoned Mine Areas Using Renewable Energy
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Sustainable Development of Abandoned Mine Areas Using Renewable Energy
development of the abandoned mine land. Keywords: renewable energy; abandoned mine; mine tailings dam; photovoltaic system; feasibility study 1. Introduction Nowadays, the mining
Sustainable Development of Abandoned Mine Areas
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Can photovoltaic energy systems solve mining problems?
The mining industry has recently introduced the use of renewable energy systems to solve the problems. This study assessed the photovoltaic (PV) potential of an abandoned mine tailings dam at the Sangdong mine in South Korea.
Is there a PV power plant in abandoned mines?
In Australia, a 50 MW PV power plant is under construction at the Kidston abandoned mine in Queensland [ 15 ]. In South Korea, some regional-scale studies have been conducted to analyze the PV and wind power potentials in seven abandoned mine promotion districts [ 16, 17 ].
Can PV systems be installed on abandoned mine tailings dams?
Since most abandoned mines have tailings dams, installation and operation of PV systems might be possible if the surface of the tailings embankment could be used. This might provide an alternative for the reuse of the abandoned land. Therefore, it is required to assess the potential of PV systems on mine tailings dams quantitatively.
Can a 3 MW PV system be installed at Sangdong mine?
Therefore, installing a 3 MW PV system on the mine tailings dam at the Sangdong mine is feasible and could provide an efficient option for sustainable development of the abandoned mine land. 1. Introduction Nowadays, the mining industry has used renewable energy systems at abandoned mines to support the sustainable development of mine areas [ 1 ].
Where are photovoltaic projects being built?
Chevron Questa has built photovoltaic projects in an open-pit mine in New Mexico ( 7 ). Photovoltaic projects have also been initiated in the abandoned mines in Meuro and Schipkau, Germany ( 8 ). China has almost 13,000 abandoned coal mines spread across the country ( 9 ).
Where are photovoltaic systems used?
For example, photovoltaic (PV) systems are operated at abandoned mines around the world, such as the Chevron Questa mine in the USA [ 2 ], the Meuro mine in Germany [ 3 ], and the Sullivan mine in Canada [ 4 ].