Australian energy infrastructure company APA Group (ASX:APA) has taken a final decision to invest AUD 259 million (USD 184.3m/EUR 157.9m) to build and operate a solar-storage park that will supply copper, gold, and silver mining operations in Queensland.

The $259 million solar and battery storage project in Mount Isa further diversifies APA beyond gas in line with the broader trend away from fossil fuels.

APA Group has taken a final investment decision to construct, own and operate the 104MWh Sybella Creek solar-plus-storage site in Australia.