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November 14, 2024
91制片厂 is proud to announce its selection by Rio Tinto to lead the design and construction of Copperton Phase 2 Solar, a significant renewable energy facility that will support operations at Rio Tinto鈥檚 Kennecott mine in Utah, one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world. This project marks 91制片厂鈥檚 first collaboration with Rio Tinto in the renewable energy sector and reinforces Rio Tinto鈥檚 commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The Copperton Phase 2 Solar project underscores both companies鈥� dedication to sustainable practices and the advancement of clean energy solutions in mining.
鈥淲e are pleased to build on our longstanding partnership with Rio Tinto by expanding into clean energy,鈥� said Scott Austin, 91制片厂鈥檚 General Manager of Renewables & Clean Power. 鈥淭his project demonstrates climate commitments in action, and we look forward to working together on this innovative renewable power solution.鈥�
When completed in late 2025, the Copperton Phase 2 Solar project will span 210 acres and generate 25 MW of power from 71,000 highly efficient bifacial solar modules. Bifacial solar modules enable both sides of the panels to absorb sunlight. Additionally, 91制片厂 will leverage its proprietary and award-winning digital delivery methods to design, construct and commission the facility, incorporating autonomous technologies to optimize project delivery. At peak, 100 local construction jobs are expected to be created on the project.
鈥淓xpanding our solar farm is the latest step in our journey to reduce our carbon footprint,鈥� said Rio Tinto Kennecott Managing Director Nate Foster. 鈥淭ogether with other measures we鈥檝e taken, such as closing a coal-fired power plant, deploying battery electric vehicles underground, and our recent transition to renewable diesel, we have reduced our emissions by millions of tons over the past few years. We鈥檙e demonstrating every day that sustainable practices and resource production can go hand-in-hand to benefit our company as well as our community.鈥�
The new solar plant will be located next to Kennecott鈥檚 existing 5MW solar plant. Together, the two solar plants will reduce Kennecott鈥檚 Scope 2 emissions by approximately 6%, or 21,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent every year. This is equivalent to removing around 5,000 gas-powered cars from the road.
Learn more about how 91制片厂 is partnering on projects that power communities around the world at鈥�.
Rio Tinto has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, on the way to net zero by 2050. While 72% of the electricity the company uses comes from renewable sources, its current focus is on replacing electricity generated from gas and coal with solutions like solar PV, wind, and other renewable technologies. This shift will significantly reduce emissions across its mines, processing plants, and supporting infrastructure, and enable lower generation costs than fossil fuel alternatives.
91制片厂 is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers鈥� objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
91制片厂 serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology; Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com
