Makinex Renewables Featured in Resource Review for Clean Energy Solutions in Mining

Makinex Renewables was recently featured in April's edition of Resource Review, where the company’s approach to delivering practical clean energy solutions for mining and remote worksites was highlighted. The feature explored how Makinex is helping operators reduce diesel reliance through modular, scalable power systems designed for harsh operating environments.

Practical Clean Energy for Remote and Demanding Sites

Powering remote mining operations continues to present a complex balance between reliability, cost, and sustainability. With limited access to grid infrastructure, many sites remain heavily dependent on diesel generators - driving high fuel costs, increased maintenance requirements, and logistical challenges, particularly in remote regions.

At the same time, mining operators are under growing pressure to reduce emissions and adopt cleaner energy solutions without compromising uptime or operational performance.

It is against this backdrop that Makinex Renewables has developed its modular approach to off-grid power systems. Designed for harsh conditions and remote deployment, Makinex solutions prioritise performance, scalability, and ease of integration with existing site infrastructure.

Omar Al-Khayat, General Manager of Makinex Renewables, explained that

“Our range of innovative and durable power solutions is built to withstand the harsh conditions of Australian mines, while remaining easily scalable and able to integrate with existing energy infrastructure to form fully integrated units providing clean and continuous energy,” he said.

Hybrid Power Systems Designed for Real-World Mining Conditions

The Makinex Renewables Hybrid Power System (HPS) range combines solar power, lithium battery storage, an advanced inverter, and a diesel generator - designed to operate seamlessly as a standalone unit.

The systems are engineered for rapid deployment and are particularly suited to remote and off-grid environments where reliability is critical.

The HPS45 is one of the flagship configurations in the range, featuring:

• 8kW peak solar array
• 60kWh lithium battery system
• Fully automated 66kVA generator

In operation, the system can:

• Reduce diesel consumption by up to 700 litres per week
• Cut carbon dioxide emissions by up to two tonnes per week
• Reduce maintenance requirements by up to 95%
• Deliver potential annual savings exceeding $80,000

At Stanwell Corporation’s Meandu coal mine in Queensland, the HPS system delivered measurable operational impact over a 12-month period, reducing diesel consumption by 77.9% and saving more than 10,000 litres of fuel.

Smaller configurations, including the HPS15 and HPS20, are also available for lower power requirements, enabling savings of up to 400 litres of diesel and 750 kilograms of carbon emissions per week.

Scalable Battery Energy Storage Systems

Makinex Renewables also offers its Australian Made Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) range, designed for flexible deployment across mining and industrial sites.

The BESS50 model delivers:

• 50kW output power
• 100kWh battery storage
• Ability to connect multiple units in parallel for increased capacity
• Plug-and-play installation for fast deployment

This modular design allows operators to scale power systems in line with operational demand, without requiring major infrastructure changes.

Deployable Solar for Flexible Energy Generation

Makinex deployable solar systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with both HPS and BESS solutions, enabling fully scalable hybrid energy networks.

The 5kW solar system can be:

• Mounted on 20-foot or 40-foot shipping containers
• Installed on ground-mounted frames
• Integrated into custom-built structures

With plug-and-play functionality and multi-unit connectivity, the system supports rapid renewable energy expansion across remote sites.

Built on Proven Industry Experience

Makinex Renewables’ product development is rooted in the company’s origins in the construction equipment sector, where durability and practicality are essential.

As General Manager Omar Al-Khayat explained, this background provides mining customers with confidence in the reliability and performance of the systems.

“For the mining sector, this means we offer products that have been tried, tested and proven in a similarly demanding adjacent industry, while also being modular and easily scalable for larger applications,” he said.

This modular philosophy extends across the entire Makinex Renewables range, with systems designed to integrate not only with each other but also with third-party equipment.

Remote Monitoring and Long-Term Support

All Makinex Renewables systems are designed with a 10-year OEM lifecycle and include remote monitoring capability, enabling proactive diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation.

In addition, Makinex works with a national network of contractors to provide on-the-ground support, ensuring systems remain operational across remote and challenging environments.

Supporting the Transition to Cleaner Off-Grid Power

As mining operators continue to focus on improving efficiency, reducing diesel consumption, and lowering emissions, flexible and scalable energy systems are becoming increasingly important.

Makinex Renewables provides a practical, deployable solution to this challenge helping sites maintain reliable power while reducing fuel use, operational costs, and environmental impact.

Featured in Resource Review

This article is based on Makinex Renewables’ feature in Resource Review, which explored the company’s role in delivering modular clean energy solutions for mining and remote operations.

👉 Read the original article here:  Resources Review - APRIL 2026