Abstract:
Green mining is currently the direction and trend of transformation and upgrading in the mining industry, with green and low-carbon practices being one of its essential requirements. Traditional fossil fuels such as coal and diesel, which serve as primary energy sources in mining operations, generate substantial carbon emissions during use, severely hindering the development of green mines. There is an urgent need to replace these traditional fossil fuels with clean energy alternatives in mining operations to address the high-carbon challenges of conventional energy structures, reduce carbon emissions, and advance green mining development. Through a comprehensive review, summarization, and comparative analysis of various types of clean energy, clean energy types suitable for green mining applications are identified. Building on this foundation, a framework and methodology for clean energy planning in green mines are proposed. This approach can provide theoretical support for the subsequent construction and operation of clean energy systems in green mines.