Fortescue begins construction of 690 MW solar farm and 650 MWh battery storage in Western Australia
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David Carroll
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Summary
Mining giant Fortescue has begun construction of a 690 MW solar farm and 74 MW/650 MWh battery energy storage system in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The Turner River solar farm, located about 120 km south of Port Hedland, is part of Fortescue's "real zero" decarbonization strategy to eliminate diesel and gas from its iron ore operations. The project represents a major renewable energy investment by one of Australia's largest mining companies.
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Fortescue said construction has commenced on the 690 MW Turner River solar farm about 120 km south of Port Hedland.
One of Australia's biggest miners has commenced construction of a 690 MW solar farm and 650 MWh battery energy storage system in Western Australia as part of plans to eliminate diesel and gas from its iron ore operations.
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