Name of the Project
St Ives hybrid microgrid project.
Location
Australia.
Project Owner/s
Gold Fields.
Project Description
The microgrid, the biggest in Gold Fields’ portfolio, will comprise 42 MW of wind power and 35 MW of solar power, and will provide 73% of the St Ives mine’s energy requirements.
The project will reduce the mine’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions by an estimated 50% in 2030 against the mine’s 2016 baseline.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
A$296-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is scheduled to be operational towards the end of 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Gold Fields, tel +27 11 562 9700 or email info@goldfields.com.