CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
Rio Tinto Expands Solar Power Capacity at Kennecott
- •Rio Tinto has commissioned a new 25MW solar plant at its Kennecott copper operations in Utah, bringing the total on-site solar capacity to 30MW.
- •This project exemplifies a large industrial consumer (mining) investing in significant self-generation to power its operations, reducing reliance on grid power.
- •The integration of site-produced tellurium into the solar panels highlights a growing trend towards circular critical-minerals supply chains and enhanced ESG value for industrial projects.
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