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Energy Solutions for Mining Operations

Powering through the Toughest Challenges in Mining

The mining industry operates in some of the world’s harshest and most remote environments – where grid power is often unavailable or unreliable. To keep operations running smoothly, mining sites rely on robust prime power solutions to drive heavy equipment, process minerals, and maintain critical safety and communication systems.

But the demand for power goes beyond daily operations. Standby power plays a vital role in keeping workers safe and operations protected during power interruptions – whether it's ensuring safe evacuation from underground mines, supporting emergency lighting, or keeping essential systems online when the unexpected strikes.

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In today’s world, these power needs are only part of a much bigger picture. Mining operators now face growing pressure to:

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Improve efficiency and profitability

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Lower emissions to help with your sustainability goals

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Ensure the health and safety of workers in high-risk environments

At Cat® Electric Power, we understand these demands. Whether you’re starting your mining project, scaling up operations, or optimizing for maximum efficiency, we have the power solutions to KEEP YOUR MINE ON – and help you navigate the evolving energy landscape - reliably, safely, and sustainably.

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Bridge the Power Gap with Rental Generator Sets

When every day counts in early construction, our rental generator sets deliver the fast, reliable power you need. With complete commercial flexibility, you can rent gensets while your bespoke units are being manufactured. Use them for continuous operating power or as emergency backup, and keep every part of your site running smoothly—from camp support and technical workshops to administration offices. 

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No Grid? Count on Prime Power Solutions to Power Your Mine

In remote locations where tying into a utility grid means months of permits and massive transmission-line costs, our prime power generator sets step in as your on-site powerhouse. Engineered for reliability under the toughest conditions, they deliver the power you need to drive drills, shovels, excavators, and conveyor belts – so you can ramp up production off-grid. 

Beyond The Grid: Securing Power For Remote Projects

From mining to oil and gas to infrastructure development, every remote project relies on one essential factor: power. It gets the site up and running — and keeps it that way. Without it, equipment sits idle and progress halts.

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Standby Power for Total Peace of Mind

When the lights go out, our standby power systems kick in immediately—keeping your mine alive when it matters most. They drive emergency lighting and evacuation systems to get workers to safety, power ventilation fans to maintain airflow and air quality underground, and run dewatering pumps to clear flooded tunnels. At surface level, they back up critical machinery and equipment and keep communication networks online—ensuring no operation stalls and zero compromise on safety.


 

Power failures may be out of your control, but how you respond to them isn’t.

Explore our range of standby gensets to keep your plant powered at all times. 

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Support Your Shift To Efficient, Scalable Electrification Solutions

The mining industry is undergoing a transformative shift toward electrification, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions, improve operational efficiency, and meet evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations. This transition is not just about replacing diesel engines with electric motors—it’s about reimagining how mines are powered and operated sustainably.

Caterpillar is actively contributing to the electrification journey with a comprehensive suite of Electric Power and Distributed Energy Solutions tailored for mining:

Deliver with Cat® AMP

As mining operations transition toward electrification and sustainability, managing complex energy systems becomes critical. Cat® AMP is Caterpillar’s intelligent energy management software that empowers mining sites to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and enhance reliability—no matter how remote the location.

What is Cat AMP? 

Cat AMP is a Distributed Energy Resource Management (DERM) software installed with power generation assets to monitor energy industry conditions. It accurately predicts opportunities to lower energy costs for sites with diesel gensets, natural gas gensets, renewable power generation, energy storage, or microgrids.

Some of the key features of Cat AMP which are beneficial for mining applications are:

Peak Management: Predicts and mitigates energy peaks to avoid costly demand charges.

Asset Health Monitoring: Tracks performance metrics and alerts for maintenance needs.

Scalable Control: Manages single-site or multi-site operations with portfolio-level insights.

With Cat AMP, mining companies gain a powerful tool to navigate the complexities of electrification, while improving sustainability, resilience, and profitability.

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Why Choose Caterpillar?

When you choose a Cat energy solution, it’s the start of a lasting relationship. We are dedicated to making sure you get the most from your solution with outstanding service and support. 

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Your Industry Guide

We have decades of experience and unmatched expertise meeting different and evolving customer needs. 

We'll help you save time, lower costs, and do your best work.

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Your Design Partner

Our experts will help you design a power generator system to your specifications and support you for the life of your equipment.

Caterpillar has world-class technology and services customized for your goals and budget.

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Your Committed Cat Dealer

Your investment with Caterpillar brings you complete on-site dealer support from the largest network in the industry.

Cat Connect for Electric Power

Know how your operation is running from anywhere. Cat Connect gives you the information you need to make well-informed, timely decisions.

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Generator Set Sizing Calculators

Cat Electric Power now has two tools available for sizing gensets in any application. 

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Your Cat dealer is committed to maximizing your success, helping you get the most out of your operations with site-level solutions, service, and support.

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