An Australian utility company, Pacific Energy has entered into an agreement with Gold Fields to design and build a 35 MW solar farm for the St Ives gold mine, located near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields region. The solar farm is a part of Gold Fields AUD 296 million ($198 million) St Ives Renewables Project, which also includes a 42 MW wind power installation. This combined system is expected to provide around 70% of the mine’s energy needs from renewable sources, contributing to a 50% reduction in the mine’s carbon emissions by 2030. Civil works for the solar farm are scheduled to commence in November, with full operation anticipated by 2026.
Pacific Energy to build 35MW solar farm in Western Australia
Pacific Energy will begin civil work on a 35 MW solar farm at the St Ives gold mine in Western Australia in November, aiming for completion by 2026. (Image Credit / Source: fabersam / Pixabay)
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