Gudai-Darri Solar Farm
Project Type:
Generation
Project Phase:
Operational
Region:
Pilbara
Overview
Gudai-Darri Solar Farm
0 MW
Generation capacity
0,000
Solar panels
0 Inverters
Working alongside the solar panels
0,000 t
Anticipated annual CO₂ abatement
What’s Happening at Gudai-Darri?
The Gudai-Darri Solar Farm is a pioneering project in the Pilbara, serving as Rio Tinto’s first ever large-scale solar facility in the region. Made up of 83,000 solar panels and 12 inverters, during peak generation periods the project can supply 100% of the Gudai-Darri Iron Ore Mine’s electricity needs. By integrating with the Tom Price energy storage system, the Gudai-Darri Solar Farm has helped reduce Rio’s annual CO₂ emissions by about 90,000 tonnes – perfectly illustrating how renewables, integrated with storage and other technologies, can support lower emissions in some of our State’s most important industries.
Project Status
The Gudai-Darri Solar Farm is fully operational, working to supply clean solar power to one of the world's most technologically advanced mines.
Powering WA for Decades
The Gudai-Darri Solar Farm will provide clean energy for the mine’s expected lifespan of more than 40 years.
Location
The Gudai-Darri Solar Farm is situated 110km north-west of Newman on the traditional lands of the Banjima and Yindjibarndi peoples. The site was specifically chosen for its exceptional solar yield and its integration into the broader Gudai-Darri mining hub
Community Benefits
Rio Tinto has invested heavily in procurement from local businesses and continues to partner with Traditional Owners to ensure cultural heritage management and economic development. The project supports the local economy through ongoing community programs, training, and employment opportunities, strengthening the Pilbara’s role in our State’s clean energy future.
Want to know more?
Check out more information on the Gudai-Darri mine and its innovations on the Rio Tinto website.
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