Name of the Project
Gudai-Darri solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.
Location
Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Project Owner/s
Rio Tinto.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of 34 MW solar PV power plant comprising 100 000 solar panels.
On average, the solar plant is expected to supply Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri iron-ore mine with electricity during peak solar power generation times and about 65% of the mine’s average electricity demand.
Together with a new 12 MW/h lithium-ion battery-energy storage system, the solar plant is expected to reduce Rio Tinto’s carbon dioxide emissions by about 90 000 t/y, compared with those of conventional gas-powered generation.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction is expected to be completed in 2021.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Rio Tinto, email media.enquiries@riotinto.com.