Authors: P.S. Kergetov

Title of the article: Use of non-traditional sources of electricity in the mining industry of the Kamchatka Territory

Year: 2025, Issue: 5, Pages: 30-38

Branch of knowledge: 2.8.8. Geotechnology, Mining machines (engineering)

Index UDK: 620.92

DOI: 10.26730/1816-4528-2025-5-30-38

Abstract: This article highlights the relevance and prospects of using alternative energy sources in mining enterprises of the Kamchatka Territory as the most effective way to minimize transportation costs for the delivery of diesel fuel to remote mining areas, as well as to reduce the man-made impact on the environment. A review analysis of various methods of electrification of remote mining enterprises using traditional and renewable energy sources is carried out. In the conditions of the region's isolation from the Unified Energy System of Russia and high dependence on imported fuel, especially diesel, the possibilities of introducing renewable and autonomous energy solutions are considered. Technologies such as steam turbogenerators, thermoelectric generators, free-piston Stirling engines, small modular reactors and solar power plants are considered. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of typical equipment failures, which allows us to assess the reliability and efficiency of each technology in harsh climates and remoteness of facilities. Examples of successful implementation of solar power plants at mining enterprises both in Russia and abroad are given, which demonstrates the potential of these solutions. The possibility and prospects of using solar power plants as a source of energy supply during operation in the mining industry are determined. Data on the current experience of using solar power plants in the Kamchatka Territory are provided. A comparative analysis is carried out for a number of indicators, identifying advantages and disadvantages. In conclusion, the need for an integrated approach to choosing energy solutions is emphasized, taking into account the geographical, economic and environmental features of the region. The results of the study can serve as a basis for developing strategies for the sustainable development of energy infrastructure in remote areas of Kamchatka.

Key words: solar power plant thermoelectric generator modular reactor steam turbogenerator free-piston Stirling engine

Receiving date: 09.04.2025

Approval date: 30.06.2025

Publication date: 09.10.2025

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