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Envision Energy Unveils AI-Powered Energy System at All Energy Australia

In a pioneering move, Envision Energy, recognized as a leader in the field of green technologies, has introduced an innovative artificial intelligence-driven energy system tailored for the mining and metallurgy industries. This announcement emerged during the All Energy Australia event held in Melbourne on October 29, 2026.

The New Energy System

The pioneering system integrates renewable energy sources, energy storage, and a comprehensive dispatch management system to provide reliable and affordable energy. This initiative aims to enhance the decarbonization processes within these industries. One of the primary challenges faced by stakeholders in mining and metallurgy is the construction of hybrid energy systems that rely on new energy sources to ensure a stable, environmentally friendly energy supply, particularly for remote operations with limited or no grid connectivity.

Envision’s approach focuses on integrating renewable generation, battery storage, and backup power into a unified energy system. Utilizing advanced AI models for weather and energy generation forecasts, along with the EnOS AI platform, allows for real-time prediction of renewable generation and power load management. This ensures the optimization of energy generation and storage coordination in response to varying weather conditions and operational requirements, which is critical for maintaining a constant energy flow while reducing overall electricity costs.

Ensuring security and reliability is paramount in the design of this energy system, particularly for mining operations reliant on existing networks, weaker links in power, or complete grid absence. The system employs integrated wind-storage turbines to harness wind energy effectively. Supporting this, network-integrated battery systems maintain stability. A sophisticated seven-layer control and protection system coordinates dispatching, stability checks, protection, and recovery, enabling the system to handle unexpected load changes while ensuring autonomous operation and swift recovery following outages.

Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Solutions

To further reduce emissions from backup generation, Envision is also exploring the deployment of gas turbines powered by green hydrogen or green ammonia, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional diesel generators. The company's capability in energy resource management and carbon footprint assessment aids in tracking product emissions and provides data critical for green certification processes. This functionality helps manufacturers meet increasing customer demands for low-carbon minerals and metals, showcasing ESG efficacy that supports green financing initiatives.

Envision has positioned itself to offer comprehensive planning, design, supply, and operational services, including financing options. By customizing the system for each specific site, the objective is to decrease overall electricity expenses by approximately 20%, achieve over 80% renewable energy usage, and ensure energy supply reliability exceeding 99.95%, contingent upon the local resource availability, system configuration, and operational needs.

Regional Implementation

Envision's energy solutions are being deployed in the mining and metallurgy sectors, tailored to local energy resources and operational requirements. Notably, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, the company is supplying wind turbines for the Fortescue Nullagine Wind project, contributing to the renewable energy infrastructure supporting the mining company’s Real Zero strategy. Furthermore, in Baotou, China, Envision has successfully integrated wind energy, battery storage, and loads into a cohesive energy system, facilitating the production of eco-friendly alloys. This project meets over 70% of its energy needs through renewable sources, resulting in a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by more than 200,000 tons annually. It exemplifies the potential of renewables to power energy-intensive alloy production.

Future Collaborations

At All Energy Australia, Envision Energy is actively engaging with manufacturers in the mining and metallurgy sectors, along with project partners, to develop new AI-based energy systems tailored to local resources and industrial demands as part of their decarbonization goals. The company’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions in these critical industries positions it as a key player in the global green energy landscape.