Who is northwest solar power?

Northwest Solar Power are experienced installers of solar panels, solar inverters and batteries for large solar power systems. We surpass other solar power installers throughout Western Australia with our attention to detail. Don’t let our name trick you, we now provide solar installations and solar maintenance to all of Western Australia.

Will Rio Tinto build the largest solar power plant in Canada?

Australian-headquartered resources giant Rio Tinto has announced it will build the largest solar power plant in Canada’s northwest territories to supply electricity to its Diavik Diamond Mine located about 200 kilometres below the Arctic Circle.

How will Rio's new solar power plant work?

Rio said the new solar power plant will comprise more than 6,600 bifacial PV panels that will not only generate energy from direct sunlight, but also from the light that reflects off the snow that covers the Diavik site for most of the year.

Does Diavik Diamond Mine have a solar plant?

Diavik Diamond Mine President and Chief Operating Officer Angela Bigg said the solar plant will significantly expand the operation’s existing renewable energy generation, which already features a wind-diesel hybrid power facility that has a capacity of 55.4 MW.

Will Rio's solar plant reduce diesel emissions by 2050?

Rio, which is targeting net zero emissions across its global operations by 2050, expects the solar plant will reduce diesel consumption at the Diavik site by approximately one million litres per year and reduce carbon emissions by 2,900 tonnes.