To meet the dramatic increase in power requirements in Hopetoun, a new 1.9 MW low load diesel power station and second wind turbine are being built. 

Our renewable energy partner, Verve Energy's Diesel & Wind Systems, is currently building the new power station with the second wind turbine and six new low load diesel generating units installed. Commissioning of the new power station is expected in March 2007.

The increase in power demand is mainly driven by the Ravensthorpe Nickel Project development workforce who plan to reside in Hopetoun.

This provides an opportunity to build a more environmentally friendly power station, away from residential areas, that complies with all planning and environmental regulations.

Further information on the Hopetoun power project is provided in the following newsletters.

Newsletters

• No. 1 - May 2006
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• No. 3 - February 2007
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• No. 2 - September 2006
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