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Cloudbreak mine BESS, Australia

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31st July 2026

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Cloudbreak mine BESS.

Location
Pilbara, Australia.

Project Owner/s
Global metal mining company Fortescue.

Project Description
The project will involve the construction of a 650 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine.

The Cloudbreak BESS will comprise 124 battery units integrated directly into Fortescue’s Cloudbreak solar farm.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed.

Planned Start/End Date
Construction started in May 2026 and is expected to be completed in the 2027 financial year.

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 or email media@fortescue.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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