Energy Consumption, Decarbonization Pathways, and Renewable Energy Integration in the Mining Industry: A System-Level Review
エネルギー消費、脱炭素化経路、鉱業における再生可能エネルギー統合：システムレベルのレビュー (AI 翻訳)
Julien Roemer, Baby-Jean Robert Mungyeko Bisulandu, Daniel R. Rousse, Marc Pellerin, Mokhtar Bozorg, Adrian Ilinca
🤖 gxceed AI 要約
日本語
鉱業はエネルギー多消費で化石燃料依存が高い。本レビューは、露天掘り・地下鉱山のエネルギー需要構造、脱炭素化戦略（電化、ハイブリッドシステム、再生可能エネルギー、蓄電）を分析。カナダの事例から、深い脱炭素化には統合的エネルギー管理と長期蓄電、サイト固有のハイブリッド設計が必要と示す。
English
The mining industry is energy-intensive and fossil-fuel dependent. This review analyzes energy consumption patterns and decarbonization pathways including electrification, hybrid systems, renewables, and storage. Case studies from Canadian mines show that deep decarbonization requires integrated energy management, long-duration storage, and site-specific hybrid design.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
カナダの鉱山事例を中心に、寒冷地・遠隔地での再生可能エネルギー統合の課題を整理。日本では鉱山は少ないが、北海道や離島のエネルギー自立や産業プロセス脱炭素化に応用可能な知見を含む。
In the global GX context
This review provides a system-level perspective on decarbonizing a hard-to-abate sector, highlighting practical challenges of renewable integration in remote, cold climates. It offers insights for global mining operations and energy transition strategies.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:This review synthesizes current literature on mining decarbonization, identifying research gaps in long-duration storage and hybrid system design.
🏢実務担当者:Mining companies can use the findings to evaluate electrification and renewable integration strategies for reducing operational costs and emissions.
🏛政策担当者:Policymakers can reference the analysis to design incentives for renewable adoption and energy efficiency in the mining sector.
📄 Abstract（原文）
The mining industry is among the most energy-intensive sectors and remains highly dependent on fossil fuels, particularly in remote, cold-climate regions where access to centralized electricity grids is limited. This dependence poses significant challenges in terms of operating costs, energy security, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This review provides a system-level analysis of energy consumption patterns, decarbonization pathways, and renewable energy integration strategies in the mining sector. The paper first examines the structure and drivers of energy demand in open-pit and underground mines, identifying transport systems, material handling, ventilation, and comminution processes as major energy consumers. It then analyzes technological and operational decarbonization strategies, including electrification, hybrid energy systems, renewable generation, and energy storage solutions. Particular attention is given to the technical constraints associated with site isolation, extreme climatic conditions, intermittency of renewable energy sources, and mine-life considerations. Case studies from the Canadian mining industry illustrate practical implementation challenges and achievable performance improvements. The analysis shows that while renewable energy technologies and storage systems are increasingly cost-competitive, deep decarbonization of mining operations requires integrated energy management, long-duration storage solutions, and site-specific hybrid system design. The review highlights engineering and strategic pathways that can progressively reduce fossil fuel dependence and support the transition toward low-carbon mining energy systems.
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- openalex https://doi.org/10.3390/en19081890first seen 2026-05-05 19:13:31
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