[SMM PV News] Australia’s Largest Off-Grid Renewable Hybrid Plant to Power Eva Copper Project

Published: Apr 10, 2026 09:21

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Scotland-headquartered Aggreko has finalized a landmark 15-year PPA with Harmony Gold to develop Australia’s largest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility for the Eva copper project in Queensland. The facility will combine a 118 MWp solar farm, a 250 MWh battery energy storage system, and 104 MVA of thermal backup to support the AUD 2.4 billion open-pit mine. This project underscores a significant shift in the Australian resources sector toward low-emission energy, setting a new benchmark for off-grid power by optimizing renewable integration to reduce fuel consumption and improve emissions performance across the mine’s lifecycle.

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