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Milestone for renewable energy to power iron ore port

A WA solar farm and battery energy storage system will power BHP's iron ore port facilities. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's iron ore exports are a step closer to a smaller carbon footprint with a renewable energy project to help power a vital port.

Energy group APA and mining giant BHP on Tuesday officially opened the Port Hedland Solar and Battery Project, which combines a 45-megawatt solar farm and a 36.7 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).

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