Koodaideri mine solar photovoltaic plant, Australia
Name of the Project
Koodaideri mine solar photovoltaic plant.
Location
The project is located in the Pilbara, Australia.
Project Owner/s
Rio Tinto.
Project Description
Rio Tinto plans to build a 34 MW solar PV plant to supply all the electricity demand of the Koodaideri mine during peak solar power generation times and about 65% of the mine’s average electricity demand.
The plant will comprise an estimated 100 000 panels, covering 105 ha.
Complementing the solar power plant will be a new 12 MWh battery energy storage system in Tom Price, which will provide spinning reserve generating capacity to support a stable and reliable network.
The solar plant and battery are expected to lower carbon dioxide emissions by about
90 000 t/y, compared with conventional gas-powered generation.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$98-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction is expected to start later this year, subject to government approvals, and is expected to be completed in 2021.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Nine stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Rio Tinto investor relations (Australia), Natalie Worley, tel +61 3 9283 3063.
Rio Tinto media relations (Australia), email media.enquiries@riotinto.com.
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