BHP, Risen Energy expand solar PPA for Aussie nickel operations.

Risen Energy has expanded its 10-year renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) for their Merredin Solar Farm from 20 MW to 50 MW of electricity to BHP's Nickel West operations.

Commencing on 1st August, the additional 30 MW will be directed to BHP Nickel West's Kalgoorlie Smelter and reduce the smelters Scope 2 emissions by 30%. This follows the initial 20 MW which will be directed to BHP Nickel West's Kwinana Refinery and will cover up to 50% of its electricity use with solar power generated by Risen Energy's Merredin Solar farm.