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Turner River solar farm, Australia
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Turner River solar farm, Australia
30th October 2026
By: Sheila Barradas
Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor
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Name of the Project
Turner River solar farm.
Location
Pilabara, Australia.
Project Owner/s
Fortescue.
Project Description
The project will entail the construction of a 690 MW solar farm. It forms part of Fortescue’s integrated renewable-energy ecosystem – the Pilbara Green Grid – which is being built to power the company’s Pilbara operations using renewable energy. More than one-million solar panels will be installed at Turner River.
Once completed and combined with Fortescue’s Solomon Airport (440 MW), and the Cloudbreak (190 MW) and North Star Junction (100 MW) solar farms, Fortescue will have delivered all solar generation required to achieve its Real Zero decarbonisation plan across its terrestrial iron-ore operations.
The projects will, together, generate more than 1.4 GW of renewable-energy capacity – enough to power about 500 000 Australian homes.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction started in May 2026. Turner River is expected to be completed in 2028.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Fortescue, tel +61 8 6218 8888 or email reception@fortescue.com/media@fortescue.com.
Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor
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