Off-Grid Power.
Without the Diesel Bill.
Remote mining operations, exploration sites, and processing facilities that currently rely on diesel generators are sitting on one of the highest ROI solar opportunities in any sector. Ample Power designs and builds hybrid solar-battery-diesel systems that eliminate most diesel consumption while maintaining the reliability critical operations demand.
DISCUSS YOUR SITE →Diesel Is Expensive. And Getting More So.
Diesel at R25–R30/litre, diesel generator efficiency of 30–35%, plus fuel transport logistics to remote sites — the effective cost of diesel-generated electricity in the mining sector often exceeds R8–R12/kWh. Solar + storage delivers that same kilowatt for under R1.50 over the system life.
Fuel Cost Elimination
Replace 60–80% of diesel consumption with free solar generation. What remains is an emergency backup, not a primary power source.
Logistics Simplification
Fuel supply chains to remote sites are expensive, unreliable and a security risk. Solar eliminates the daily dependence on road-transported fuel.
Generator Lifespan Extension
Running generators at low load destroys them. A hybrid system runs generators at optimal load only — significantly extending their service life and reducing maintenance costs.
Solar-Battery-Diesel Hybrid.
The hybrid architecture prioritises solar, stores surplus in a battery bank, and calls on diesel only when batteries fall below a set threshold or load exceeds combined solar + battery capacity. The result is continuous, reliable power with a fraction of the fuel cost.
Solar PV Array
Generates during daylight hours. Powers loads directly and charges battery bank. Sized to match daytime operational demand.
Battery Energy Storage
Stores excess solar generation. Powers loads through the night and during cloud cover. Eliminates the need for continuous generator operation.
Diesel Generator
Activates only when battery state-of-charge falls below threshold. Runs at optimal load (not at 20% capacity) — dramatically reducing fuel consumption and wear.
We've Engineered Power for Remote Sites Across Southern Africa.
From 125kW lodge installations to multi-MW mining hybrid systems — our engineers understand what remote operation reliability really means.
GET A DIESEL DISPLACEMENT ANALYSIS →Not sure which system is right for this project?
Every system we install must meet six engineering standards. See how we specify the inverter, battery and panels — and the system we recommend.