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).
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