Port Hedland Solar and Battery Project
Port Hedland Solar and Battery Project will supply renewable energy to BHP's port, cutting emissions and supporting mining operations.
Impact
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
It’s expected that up to 100% of the forecasted average daytime energy requirements for BHP’s port facilities will be powered by solar generation, with the remaining power requirements to be met via the battery and the existing gas-fired power station. Together, it’s expected that total emissions from the port will be halved.
As a large-scale project in Port Hedland, the project has created as many as 200 jobs during the construction phase, and will continue to provide career paths for residents into the future.
The project has and will continue to provide opportunities for local, Pilbara Aboriginal, and Kariyarra Traditional Owner people and businesses.
The greater bilby is a medium-sized, culturally significant burrowing marsupial once widespread across most of the Australian mainland. Sadly, that population and habitable area has contracted significantly, with the Pilbara remaining an important stronghold for the species. This project comes with a comprehensive plan and approved actions to preserve and protect the habitat of this highly vulnerable and endangered species.