Sustainability Magazine January 2022 | Page 250

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MINERS ADOPT SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Whyte said it is starting to see some companies adopt charging stations and believes hydrogen is definitely going to be a technology that presents itself in the near future .
“ It feels that hydrogen is at the same place that wind and solar were 10 to 15 years ago - it ’ s a matter of time ,” Saffy said .
“ Whether it ’ s electric or hydrogen , it will mark a step change to ramping up green energy . Integration will be another game changing phase , not just the facilities but also the mobile equipment .”
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS The greatest opportunities are the pace of change with the energy transition , and market expectations . “ We ’ ve seen this sharp acceleration in customer collaboration , and need for ‘ fast track ’ options ,” said Whyte .
The principal threat is the new technology , as it always carries investment risk , he adds . “ But the advantage of miners outsourcing it means they stick to their core business . We are confident in our experience to manage the energy technology .”
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