Bellevue Gold and Zenith Energy have partnered to establish a hybrid power station for the Bellevue Gold Project in Western Australia.
Zenith Energy, a Tier 1 Independent Power Producer, will finance, build, own, operate, and maintain the 78.9MW power station, which will utilize a combination of wind and solar generation, thermal generation, and battery storage.
The facility aims to meet up to 80% of the project’s power needs with renewable energy, allowing the project to operate on 100% renewable energy and switch to an ‘engine-off’ mode during periods of high renewable energy generation.
The project is planned to optimize the utilization of wind and solar resources, resulting in cost savings and emission-free energy usage. This is achieved by scheduling power consumption during periods of low-cost and zero-emission renewable energy availability.
The power purchase agreement marks a significant milestone for the development of the Bellevue Gold Project, bringing it closer to its first gold production later this year.
The partnership aligns with Zenith Energy’s commitment to decarbonization and supports Bellevue’s goal of becoming Australia’s first carbon-neutral gold producer.
Zenith Energy specializes in off grid hybrid power generation solutions and has contracted capacity of more than 500MW of power generation.
Source: Zenith Energy Press Release
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