Nellis Solar Power Plant
| Nellis Solar Power Plant | |
|---|---|
Nellis Solar Power Plant, was the second largest photovoltaic power plant in North America when built | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 36°15′30″N 115°03′10″W / 36.25833°N 115.05278°W |
| Commission date | December 17, 2007 |
| Owner | MEMC |
| Solar farm | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Site area | 140 acres (0.6 km2) |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 72,416 |
| Nameplate capacity | 14.2 MW |
| Annual net output | 32 GWh |
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The Nellis Solar Power Plant is a 14-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power station located within Nellis Air Force Base. The power plant was inaugurated in a ceremony on December 17, 2007, with Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons activating its full operation.
The peak power generation capacity of the plant is 15 MWAC. This means the ratio of average to peak output, or capacity factor, of this plant is around 22%.
Construction began on April 23, 2007, and operation of the first 5 MW began on October 12, 2007.