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Green energy production using a hydro-generator in an underground mine water pumping station – case study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The paper analyses the experience of almost one year of production of “green” electricity by a hydro-generator using a constant water drop in the pits of mine water pumping stations. The main technical, economic and environmental parameters obtained by the applied technical and organisational system are presented. Equipping the mine water pumping station with a hydro-generator proved to be a good investment. The investment offers a relatively low risk with a relatively low initial outlay and a relatively short payback period of about 4 years. The innovative use of typical but modern elements in an atypical operating environment has not been used in Polish mines before. The use of a hydro-generator enables diversification of the energy supply sources of the pumping station, adding the possibility of acquiring renewable energy.

Source: Journal of Sustainable Mining

DOI: 10.46873/2300-3960.1463

Authors: Andrzej Chmiela, Beata Barszczowska, Eugeniusz Krause, Arkadiusz Kulawik, Adam Smolinski

Institution: Central Mining Institute

Language: English

Topic: Power Systems and Renewable Energy

Subfield: Energy Engineering and Power Technology

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411902833

FWCI: 0.186

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Cited by: 1

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