As Nhulunbuy and the Gove Peninsula transitions towards a post-mining future over the next 10 years, ongoing power generation will be a huge industry opportunity.
With Rio Tinto currently generating and distributing power to the Gove Peninsula, regional stakeholders are exploring alternative generation and innovative grid solutions to reduce emissions, improve reliability, provide capacity for growth and broaden the current grid reach to connect key regional industries, including the Garma Festival site, Arnhem Space Centre and Gulkula bauxite mine. Commercial opportunities may emerge to partner with traditional owners and governments to implement new arrangements for the Gove Peninsula to meet its future need.
The Northern Territory Government has a commitment to invest in sustainable renewable energy releasing such strategies such as: