A new Pilbara solar farm has been opened, and two energy projects given a boost, as plans to slash carbon emissions in the region gain momentum.

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Major Pilbara energy plans get backing

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An energy project combining cyclone-busting solar panels and a big battery has been built in the Pilbara region to decarbonise iron ore port operations.

PerthNow

City of Perth

Western Australia

Milestone for renewable energy to power iron ore port

APA Group and BHP have cut the ribbon on a major battery and solar project in Port Hedland today amid growing efforts to decarbonise the Pilbara.

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APA, BHP open Pilbara green energy plant

A solar farm designed to withstand sustained wind speeds of almost 300 kph and a co-located battery energy storage system has been officially opened by developer APA Group in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.Australian gas and electricity company APA Group announced that construction of its Port Hedland solar farm and battery project in Western Australia’s Pilbara is now complete and commissioning is underway. Commercial operations are expecte…

pv magazine Australia

APA begins commissioning solar farm built for cyclonic conditions

APA Group and BHP launched the Port Hedland Solar and Battery Project on Tuesday, signalling a step forward in Australia’s transition to renewable energy.

North West Telegraph

Solar transition hits the Pilbara

The first cyclone resistant solar farm, along with a big battery, have been opened to provide daytime power for BHP's iron ore port operations in Port Hedland.

Renew Economy

Cyclone resistant Port Hedland solar and big battery opened to provide power to BHP port facility

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Image: Prasanth/stock.adobe.comAPA Group has celebrated the opening of the Port Hedland Solar and Battery Project in WA.  Combining solar, battery and gas-powered generation, it will provide reliable energy to mining giant BHP while reducing emissions from the generation of electricity used to power its WA Iron Ore port facilities. Specifically, the solar farm is expected to provide the majority of the forecasted average daytime energy requireme…

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