"A report by consulting group Evans & Peck in 2011 found there...

"A report by consulting group Evans & Peck in 2011 found there was huge potential for solar power plants in the Pilbara and Mid West mining regions. The study it prepared for the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy said “there appears no better place for renewables to compete on cost,” but the biggest barrier was cultural. “The appetite for novelty is low,” the report noted, adding that there is little knowledge of renewable energy in the mining and industry sectors."

http://reneweconomy.com.au/investec-plans-50mw-solar-pv-plant-near-kalgoorlie-22039/

Oh how times have changed!! Solar was much more expensive in 2011 and even in 2013.