Forsee Power to Provide Battery Systems to KGHM, the Largest Mined Copper Producer in Europe

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Forsee Power (FR0014005SB3 – FORSE), an expert in smart battery systems for sustainable electromobility, announces that KGHM, the largest mined copper producer in Europe, will equip its ZANPER T and HT24e mining machines with Forsee Power battery systems.

KGHM not only operates mines but also is a manufacturer of mining machinery and equipment for the mining sector, including haul trucks, loaders or transport units through its subsidiary KGHM ZANAM S.A.

KGHM’s agenda for decarbonization includes an ambitious electromobility roadmap

KGHM aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 and to achieve total climate neutrality by 2050. Electromobility is part of the solution, enabling the replacement of thermal engine vehicles with 100% zero emission ones. In addition to the impact on climate, it improves working conditions for miners by increasing the efficiency of the engines and reducing heat and exhaust emissions.

KGHM ZANAM, a subsidiary of KGHM Polska Miedź, designs and manufactures innovative mining machinery and plays a key role in the development of KGHM’s electromobility roadmap.

As part of this initiative, KGHM ZANAM engineers have worked closely with Forsee Power to adapt the battery systems to the demanding conditions of underground mining. The cooperation marks an important step in KGHM ZANAM’s transition towards zero-emission machinery and sustainable mining solutions. KGHM ZANAM is launching a range of electric vehicles to be powered by Forsee Power battery systems.

The ZANPER T will be powered by FORSEE ZEN 54 LITE. This transport vehicle is dedicated to operating in non-explosive underground mines. ZANPER T is designed to operate in extreme environmental conditions in mines, particularly in KGHM mines. Its versatility allows it to transport people (up to 14 persons) including victims from accident sites, as well as transporting materials. Located in the vehicle’s chassis, the one pack of 54 kWh will provide 100 km autonomy after a 60-minute charging session.

In addition, the electric-powered HT24e shuttle truck will integrate FORSEE ZEN 36 LFP. HT24e is a low-profile mining haul and dump truck for use in underground workings with limited height. Its purpose is to haul mined material (ore, waste rock) from the extraction faces to haulage roads in underground mines, especially where headroom is limited. Available in two versions, 3 strings of 4 packs or 4 strings of 4 packs of 36 kWh, depending on operation needs, HT24e has been engineered to operate continuously for the duration up to eight hours in harsh environments and high temperatures without the need for charging.