Liontown Resources, which is developing the Kathleen Valley mine near Leinster in Western Australia's northern Goldfields, said it has reached an “incredible milestone” with the commissioning of the 95 MW hybrid power station that will supply electricity to the site almost complete.
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Is a 'incredible milestone' in Australia's 'Hybrid Power Station?
From pv magazine Australia Liontown Resources, which is developing the Kathleen Valley mine near Leinster in Western Australia's northern Goldfields, said it has reached an “incredible milestone” with the commissioning of the 95 MW hybrid power station that will supply electricity to the site almost complete.