Fortescue begins building 690 MW solar farm, 650 MWh BESS in Australia
Fortescue has started constructing a 690 MW solar farm and a 650 MWh battery energy storage system in Western Australia to eliminate diesel and gas dependency for its iron ore operations. This move supports renewable energy integration in mining.
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