What is Nevada Solar One?

Nevada Solar One is a concentrated solar power plant, with a nominal capacity of 64 MW and maximum steam turbine power output up to 72 MW net (75 MW gross), spread over an area of 400 acres (160 ha). The projected CO 2 emissions avoided are equivalent to taking approximately 20,000 cars off the road.

Where is Nevada Solar One concentrating solar power plant located?

The Nevada Solar One Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant is now producing 64MW in 140 hectares of desert in Nevada, US. The plant is located in Eldorado Valley, near Boulder City (south of Las Vegas), and is one of the world's largest CSP plants. It cost around $262m and was developed by Solargenix Energy.

How much solar energy is produced in Nevada?

The Nevada Solar One Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant is now producing 64MW in 140 hectares of desert in Nevada, US. Initial cost of wind power was high but has decreased as installed capacity increased. The same trend should occur for CSP. Solar energy received in the southwest US is amongst the highest in the world.

What is Nevada Solar One CSP project?

This page provides information on Nevada Solar One CSP project, a concentrating solar power (CSP) project, with data organized by background, participants, and power plant configuration.

Who owns Nevada one?

Nevada One is an independent power project, with power being sold to utilities Nevada Power Co. and Sierra Pacific Power Co. CO-OPERATION BETWEEN MANUFACTURERS “Solar One generates enough electricity to power 40,000 households during the day.” Project developer was Solargenix Energy, formerly Duke Solar.

Why is Nevada Solar One considered a top plant?

Nevada Solar One is considered a top plant because POWER recognizes it for pushing the limits of solar thermal technology and for being the first of a new generation of concentrating solar projects now being developed around the world.