There is a large opportunity in the mining and energy industries, specifically in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, according to Delta Electronics Sales Director Steve Davis.
The Pilbara region’s carbon footprint is currently contributing around 40% of the state’s total emissions and 8% of Australia’s total CO2 emissions. This is primarily due to its heavy industry concentration in iron ore and LNG production.
Davis says that area is where Delta will have the greatest impact overall.
“There are a lot of things happening in regard to artificial intelligence, for example, using that platform to improve decision-making or gathering data, and then having that data presented to you in ways that we can make some good decisions,” he tells Mining.com.au.
“It’s not just about replacing diesel. That is a big target and we will target it too, but it’s all about other things as well.
“Our ESG strategy is embedded in our business plan. We find ourselves at US$300 a kilo for every tonne of carbon we produce and then we reinvest that money back into solutions to improve our carbon footprint.”
According to the Western Australian Government, the Pilbara region contributes nearly 20% of the state’s total economic output. Due to the region’s contribution, it is considered crucial to decarbonise the Pilbara as part of the state’s emissions reduction targets.
The state government says from an international perspective, the Pilbara has a pivotal role in the global energy transition in our broader region, through the supply of minerals and other exports needed to develop lower carbon industries. This serves as a responsibility, but also an opportunity – both of which require active participation from industry.
Delta Electronics’ WA Tech Day, held on 14 October, showcased integrated solutions for the sustainable and intelligent transformation of mining operations in Western Australia. The solutions showcased battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vehicle (EV) charging, robust data, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Davis says the half-day event was all about showcasing the Delta brand and what the company does.
“It’s not just about products, it’s about providing solutions,” he says.
Decarbonisation is coupled with economic value – solutions are positioned to improve ESG outcomes while also strengthening customers’ bottom lines.
AI data centres are considered central to decision-making and grid stability, and Delta is developing power plant control platforms leveraging AI for predictive analytics and coordinated control of diverse energy sources.
Delta Electronics is a global provider of power and thermal management products and solutions. The company’s brand ‘smarter. greener, together’ encourages the development and broad application of smart, energy-efficient solutions.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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