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Fortescue delivers first large-scale BESS to North Star Junction

A “major milestone” in the effort to decarbonise its Pilbara iron ore assets

The North Star Junction BESS will store energy generated during the day.

The North Star Junction BESS will store energy generated during the day. | Credits: Fortescue

Fortescue has delivered the first-ever large-scale battery energy storage system for its North Star Junction solar farm, which it says is a "major milestone" in its ongoing efforts to decarbonise its Pilbara...

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