Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine has inaugurated a 3.5 MW solar power plant in Canada’s Northwest Territories, the largest off-grid solar facility in the region. According to the company, with 6,620 panels, the plant will generate 4.2 million kWh annually, reducing diesel consumption by 1 million liters and cutting GHG emissions by 2,900 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. This complements Diavik’s 2012 wind plant, which has produced over 195 million kWh. Supported by a CAD 3.3 million grant, construction began in February 2024, with 30% of the workforce from the Tłıchǫ community. Rio Tinto aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050 in collaboration with local partners.
Rio Tinto completes 3.5 MW solar plant
At Diavik, the 6,620 panels of the solar plant will collectively generate 4.2 million kWh annually, reducing diesel use by 1 million liters. (Image Credit: Rio Tinto)
R3 Renewables aims to power 850,000 homes with solar and battery storage across the Midwest. (Image Source: RWE)
The INR1,080 crore infrastructure projects are enhancing Ladakh’s power supply under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. (Image Credit/Source: Pixabay/Pexels)
Solar arrays on tracking racks to maximize output at Mink Solar’s 140 MW project in Ohio. (Image Credit/Source:Kelly/Pexels)
The company currently operates 50 MW of solar capacity and has 283 MW in development in the Valencian region. (Image Source: Castillo Engineering)