What is bhp & TransAlta's new solar facility?

This facility represents a first for both companies – it’s BHP’s first on-site, large-scale renewable project globally, and it’s TransAlta’s first renewable energy facility in Australia. It’s also the first time we have combined solar and battery storage to offer a hybrid solution,” he said.

What is BHP Nickel West's northern Goldfields solar project?

The Northern Goldfields Solar Project, to be constructed and owned by one of BHP Nickel West’s renewable energy partners TransAlta, includes a 27.4 MW solar farm at Mt Keith Nickel Operation and a 10.7 MW solar farm and 10.1 MW battery at Leinster Nickel Operation, which will be integrated into TransAlta’s Northern Goldfields remote power grid.

How many jobs will bhp's solar project create in the Goldfields?

The construction phase of the solar project has created more than 100 direct and indirect jobs in the Goldfields and Perth regions and is expected to produce its first solar power by the end of 2022. The first solar panels have started being installed this week at BHP’s massive solar farm at Leinster Nickel Operation in the Northern Goldfields.

Could a new solar farm help bhp reduce scope 2 emissions?

A new solar farm in the Northern Goldfields has been switched online thanks to a collaboration between BHP and renewable energy provider TransAlta, which will help BHP reduce scope 2 emissions at its Nickel West northern operations by 12 per cent. 1

Is BHP Australia a sustainable nickel provider?

BHP Australia President Geraldine Slattery said the facility was a significant step in delivering BHP’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and helps it achieve its goal of being one of the most sustainable nickel providers in the world.

Is bhp delivering sustainable low carbon nickel?

BHP Nickel West Asset President Jessica Farrell said BHP was meeting its commitment to deliver sustainable low carbon nickel to its customers, a product that is in high demand to power batteries and electric vehicles.