Polish copper miner KGHM will equip its ZANPER T and HT24e electric mining machines with battery systems from Forsee Power.

KGHM operates copper mines in Europe and manufactures machinery and equipment for the mining sector, including haul trucks, loaders or transport units through its subsidiary KGHM ZANAM.

KGHM ZANAM engineers worked closely with Forsee Power to adapt the battery systems to the demanding conditions of underground mining, Forsee said.

The ZANPER T will be powered by the FORSEE ZEN 54 LITE system. The transport vehicle is designed to operate in non-explosive underground mines. It can transport up to 14 people, including victims from accident sites, as well as transporting materials. The 54 kWh pack in the vehicle’s chassis will provide 100 km of range after a 60-minute charging session, Forsee said.

Forsee Power’s ZEN LITE battery system offers 47 kWh and 54 kWh pack options in a compact format, offering 258 Wh/L energy density. Designed for 350 V powertrains in light and medium trucks, short buses or off-highway vehicles, it can also power 650-800 V heavy vehicles when space is limited.

The ZEN LITE shares the same platform as ZEN PLUS, using nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cells for flexible charging, either overnight for full operation or fast charging to 50% in under 20 minutes, which is well-suited to fleets with short downtime, according to Foresee.

The electric-powered HT24e shuttle truck will integrate the FORSEE ZEN 36 LFP battery. The HT24e is a low-profile mining haul and dump truck for use in underground workings with limited height. It is designed to haul mined ore and waste rock from the extraction faces to haulage roads in underground mines, especially where headroom is limited.

The HT24e system is available in two versions, providing three strings of four packs or four strings of four packs of 36 kWh, depending on operational needs. HT24e has been engineered to operate continuously for up to eight hours in harsh environments and high temperatures without the need for charging.

ZEN LFP is a modular, cost-efficient LFP battery system for electrifying heavy vehicles like buses, trucks and off-highway machines. Available in 36 kWh and 55 kWh formats and delivering 240 Wh/L energy density, it allows flexible stacking and integration. Built for safety and durability, the battery meets ISO 26262 ASIL-C and major global standards, offers up to 6,000 cycles and delivers 20% more power than standard C-box LFP formats, Forsee said.

“KGHM’s electrification roadmap is ambitious, and they can count on Forsee Power’s strong technology offering coupled with our global industrial footprint to succeed,” said Sébastien Rembauville-Nicolle, VP Business Development at Forsee Power.

Source: Forsee Power