Mining Mini Substations

Built for the mine. Engineered for reliability. Powering Progress.

Engineered for demanding mining environments, GANELEC’s underground miniature substations deliver compact, robust and efficient power distribution solutions for underground and surface mining operations.

Our substations can be customised to meet the specific electrical, operational and safety requirements of your site.

Key Features

1. Capacity: 800 kVA, with configurations across the 200 kVA to 2 MVA range
2. Voltage: 11 kV
3. Frequency: 50 Hz
4. Ingress protection: IP54
5. Transformer options: Oil-immersed or dry-type
6. Integrated design: Transformer, ring main unit (RMU) and low-voltage compartment housed within a robust steel enclosure
7. Heavy-duty construction: Compact, rugged design for durability, protection and ease of deployment
8. Switchgear: High-fault-level switchgear with optional automation
9. Custom configurations: Tailored to site-specific voltage and application requirements
10. Standards and safety: Designed with applicable SANS, IEC and mining safety requirements in mind
11. Flameproof

Applications include

• Coal, gold, platinum, diamond and base metal mines
• Ventilation and pump stations
• Shaft-bottom and incline installations
• Remote-site power supply

Accreditations and Quality

GANELEC is committed to quality, safety and engineering standards across its operations, supported by:

1. South African Flameproof Association
2. SANS 10242-1:2017
3. ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
4. SEIFSA accreditation