European Energy Australia has secured a landmark PPA with Rio Tinto for Australia’s largest solar farm, the 1.3 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm in Queensland. Rio Tinto commits to a 25-year purchase of all generated electricity, marking Australia’s largest solar corporate PPA. The project, developed in partnership, will span 2,700 hectares, commence construction in 2025-26, and contribute 5% of Queensland’s electricity. The economic impact includes support for 1,000 existing jobs, creation of up to 1,000 new jobs during construction, and 100 jobs during operation.
European Energy Australia inks the country’s largest solar farm deal
Upper Calliope Solar Farm’s initiation awaits development and grid approvals, serving Rio Tinto’s push of halving 2030 carbon emissions. (Image Credit: European Energy).
Aiming to support Malaysia’s 31% renewable goal by 2025, Masdar’s study could pave the way for large-scale floating solar in Southeast Asia. (Image Source: Masdar)
Avangrid’s Camino Solar project will generate power for approximately 14,000 US homes and is expected to create $15 million in local tax revenue. (Image Source: Avangrid)
Poland’s solar sector is set to benefit from Suntech’s advanced TOPCon modules under a new 200 MW distribution partnership. (Image Source: Suntech/ Linkedin)
Telecrown’s order from RRP Semiconductor includes silicon solar cells and polycrystalline materials for Maharashtra’s growing renewable energy sector. (Image Credit/Source: fietzfotos/Pixabay)