Smoky Creek and Guthrie Gap Solar and Battery Project
Under construction · Queensland · Last reported Sep 2025
Source: RenewEconomy
A 600 MW solar and battery hybrid project under development near Gladstone, Queensland, supplying firm power to Rio Tinto's Gladstone aluminium smelter and refineries. The project includes a 2,400 MWh battery storage system and is based on a revenue share agreement with Rio Tinto.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Oil and Gas, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- RenewEconomy
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | A 600 MW solar and battery hybrid project under development near Gladstone, Queensland, supplying firm power to Rio Tinto's Gladstone aluminium smelter and refineries. The project includes a 2,400 MWh battery storage system and is based on a revenue share agreement with Rio Tinto. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Australia |
State | Queensland |
City | Gladstone |
Source
Source | RenewEconomy |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Oil and Gas, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-09-18 |
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