Aggreko has finalised a landmark Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with international mining company Harmony Gold for the Eva Copper Mine Project in north-west Queensland, paving the way for the development of Australia’s largest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility.
The PPA (with a minimum term of 15 years) will see Aggreko build, own, and operate the renewable hybrid power facility, supplying safe, reliable and lower carbon energy to support the construction and operation of Harmony’s new copper mine.
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Showcasing the next generation of large-scale hybrid energy solutions, the Aggreko renewable hybrid power facility will integrate low emissions thermal generation with extensive solar and battery storage infrastructure, providing Harmony with a resilient and future focused energy platform.
Aggreko Australia Pacific managing director George Whyte said, “This is a milestone for Aggreko and Australian mining. The scale of this renewable hybrid power station and the level of integration between solar, battery storage and thermal generation set a new benchmark for off-grid energy.
“Our long-term agreement reflects Aggreko’s commitment to partnering with industry to deliver innovative, lower emission energy solutions that are both commercially and operationally robust.”
The Eva Copper Mine Project renewable hybrid power facility will include 104 MVA thermal power facility with flexibility to scale, 118MWp solar farm, and 250MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This combination will allow for high renewable contribution, reduced fuel consumption, and improved emissions performance across the mine’s lifecycle.
Aggreko and Harmony are also working collaboratively to further increase renewable energy distribution over time, including potential wind integration and future connection to transmission infrastructure, ensuring the power solution remains flexible and evolves with the project’s long-term requirements.
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Once operational, the renewable hybrid power facility will give the Eva Copper Mine Project a reliable and scalable energy supply that optimises renewable use while ensuring consistent power for critical mining operations.
