Need for mine's hybrid power plant 'embarrassing', says outback MP
Aggreko is constructing Australia's largest off-grid renewable hybrid power plant at the Eva Copper Mine in Queensland. Local MP Robbie Katter has criticized the need for such a facility as 'embarrassing' due to the region's lack of connection to the national energy grid. The power plant will utilize solar, battery storage, and thermal generation to provide energy for the mine, which is set to begin production in mid-2028.
- ▪Aggreko is building a hybrid power plant to support the Eva Copper Mine, which is the largest copper project in Queensland.
- ▪The facility will cover over 200 hectares and generate 72 megawatts of power, enough for 40,000 homes.
- ▪Local MP Robbie Katter has called the need for the facility 'embarrassing' due to delays in connecting the region to the national grid.
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Aggreko building Australia's largest hybrid power plant in outback Queensland in light of CopperString delaysBy Abbey HalterABC North West QldTopic:Mining and Metals IndustryFri 29 May 2026 at 5:23amFri 29 May 2026 at 5:23amFri 29 May 2026 at 5:23amAt the end of its construction, the power facility at Eva Copper Mine will be about the size of 53 Melbourne Cricket Grounds. (Supplied: Aggreko)In short:Global energy company Aggreko is building Australia's largest off-grid renewable hybrid energy plant in North West Queensland.The site will power Queensland's largest copper mine, Eva Copper Mine, near Cloncurry.What's next?The necessity of the facility is "embarrassing" as the region is not connected to the national energy grid, according to local MP Robbie…
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