Energy Storage News
25 March 2026
Storage-firmed renewables: Rio Tinto and Australian governments commit AU$2 billion to future-proof Boyne smelter
Why It Matters for ITAD
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AU$2bn deal secures Boyne smelter to 2040+ with 600MW+ battery storage firming renewables for Rio Tinto's aluminium production in Queensland.
Key Takeaways
- • Storage-firmed renewables: Rio Tinto and Australian governments commit AU$2 billion to future-proof Boyne smelter.
