Driving Sustainability: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the Mining Industry

Webinar details

The mining industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency. This webinar explores innovative strategies for integrating energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions into mining operations, helping companies transition toward sustainability and carbon reduction. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for optimizing energy use, leveraging renewable technologies such as solar and wind power, and implementing energy management systems to enhance operational resilience and cost-effectiveness.

• The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
• A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
• Please note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.

Key takeaways from this webinar

• Energy Efficiency Strategies in Mining Operations: Understand how energy optimization techniques can reduce operational costs and carbon emissions in the mining industry.
• Integration of Renewable Energy in Mining: Explore the role of solar and wind systems in powering mining operations.
• Pathways to Decarbonization and Regulatory Compliance: Discover how energy efficiency and renewables contribute to achieving net-zero targets in mining.

Related courses

This webinar/topic is multidisciplinary and covers the Mechanical engineering and Electrical engineering schools and is particularly found in the following courses:

• Professional Certificate of Competency in Renewable Energy Systems
• Professional Certificate of Competency in Battery Energy Storage and Applications
• Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Energy – Production, Delivery, Storage and Use
• Professional Certificate of Competency in Green Building: Carbon Management in Infrastructure
• Professional Certificate of Competency in Carbon Capture
• Professional Certificate of Competency of Energy Storage
• 52859WA Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies
• 52892WA Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining
• 52894WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)
• 52884WA Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Online – Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
• Online – Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)

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About the presenter

Morteza Abdolzadeh, EIT Lecturer and EPCA Energy Advisor

Morteza Abdolzadeh is a dedicated and results-driven mechanical engineer with extensive experience in the mining and energy sectors. Holding a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in energy conversion, he has led research and industrial projects focused on energy efficiency, energy modeling, and renewable energy integration. His expertise spans engineering design, renewable energy, and sustainable energy solutions, contributing to advancements in both academia and industry.

Previously, Dr. Abdolzadeh served as an Associate Professor in Iran, where he led research initiatives, supervised graduate students, and collaborated with industry partners on energy and decarbonization projects.

Currently based in Perth, Australia, he works as a lecturer at the Engineering Institute of Technology and an energy adviser at Electric Power Conversions Australia (EPCA). His research interests include optimizing battery performance, thermal management systems, and electrification in mining operations. Passionate about bridging the gap between research and industry, he actively engages in designing energy systems, mentoring students, and developing decarbonization strategies. His work aims to drive sustainable engineering solutions and foster impactful collaborations across the energy and mining sectors.