The lead story in today's Renew Economy newsletter (May 19, 2025) features two major announcements from Fortescue, both highlighting ambitious renewable energy projects to decarbonize its mining operations:
Construction Begins on Fortescue’s Largest Solar Farm
The company has started building a 190 MW solar farm at Cloudbreak (Pilbara), set for completion in late 2026. This adds to its existing solar assets (100 MW North Star Junction and 60 MW Chichester) and supports its goal of achieving "real zero" fossil fuel use in Pilbara mining by 2030. Notably, Fortescue also plans a 660 MW Turner River solar hub, pending approvals, as part of a multi-gigawatt renewable push .Plans for Australia’s Largest Wind Farm Unveiled
Fortescue has proposed a 2.1 GW wind farm in the East Pilbara, featuring 200 turbines (each ≥10 MW) with innovative self-erecting Nabralift towers. The project, part of the East Pilbara Generation Hub, aims to cut 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually at the Iron Bridge mine. Construction could begin by late 2026, targeting completion by 202
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