September 8, 2021 - At MINExpo® 2021 next week, Caterpillar Inc. is highlighting the company’s wide range of industry expertise combined with power solutions that deliver the reliability, efficiency and sustainability for boosting the performance of mining operations. 

These power solutions range from Cat^® Energy Storage, Cat Hybrid Microgrid Systems, and fuel-flexible Dynamic Gas Blending solutions, which are all included in the company’s portfolio of leading-edge renewable power solutions. The wide variety of these solutions supports customers’ sustainability goals and can be configured to minimize their greenhouse gas footprints while also reducing total cost of ownership.

Caterpillar’s global team of mining experts understand the unique requirements of mining operations, from expansive surface and underground mine sites to the smallest quarries.

“Power needs vary widely from mine site to mine site, and they are becoming increasingly complex as mining companies address the sustainability requirements of their environmental, social and corporate governance initiatives,” said Jason Kaiser, vice president, Caterpillar Electric Power Division. “With our decades of experience in the mining industry and full portfolio of technologies – including numerous solutions that readily incorporate renewable energy sources – Caterpillar can supply integrated power solutions designed, installed, and supported from a single source to ensure superior performance over the long haul.”

Caterpillar’s Comprehensive Selection of Power Solutions for Mining Operations

Caterpillar offers a complete technology suite of hybrid energy solutions designed to reduce fuel expenses, lower utility bills, decrease emissions, and reduce the total cost of ownership while increasing energy resiliency in even the most challenging environments.  Key components include Cat Photovoltaic Solar Modules, the Cat Master Microgrid Controller (MMC), Cat Connect Remote Asset Monitoring, Cat Bi-Directional Power (BDP) inverters, Cat Energy Storage System modules, and Cat generator sets.

Caterpillar delivers innovative power systems engineered for exceptional durability, reliability and value. The company offers worldwide product support, with parts and service available globally through the Cat authorized service and dealer network. In addition, dealer technicians are trained to service every aspect of Cat equipment.

For more information, visit www.cat.com/microgrid or e-mail cat_power@cat.com.