Beowawe
1000 Power Plant Place, Beowawe, NV 89821Plant Summary Information
Beowawe is ranked #34 out of 62 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Beowawe is comprised of 2 generators and generated 35.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Beowawe |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ormat Nevada Inc |
| Location | Lander County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 107.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 395.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,236 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #34 out of 62 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 107 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 26 Nevada Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
| Previous Operators |
Terra-Gen Operating Company (2013 to 2017) Terra-Gen Operating Co-Geo (2018 to 2020) Ormat Nevada Inc (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Beowawe
Beowawe Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Beowawe (10287) |
| Plant Address | 1000 Power Plant Place, Beowawe, NV 89821 |
| Utility | Ormat Nevada Inc (34691) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.5547, -116.6175 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 107.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 85-527-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator OEC1 Details Operating June 2024
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 14.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator OEC2 Details Operating June 2024
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 14.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Beowawe Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | North Valley | Gerlach, NV | 211.2 GWh |
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| #26 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4 | Calipatria, CA | 179.8 GWh |
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| #28 | Ormesa II | Holtville, CA | 131.7 GWh |
| #29 | Tuscarora Geothermal Power Plant | Tuscarora, NV | 124.4 GWh |
| #30 | Soda Lake 3 | Fallon, NV | 123.2 GWh |
| #31 | Cove Fort | Cove Fort, UT | 120.8 GWh |
| #32 | Don A Campbell 1 Geothermal | Gabbs, NV | 110.0 GWh |
| #33 | Patua Acquisition Project, LLC | Hazen, NV | 133.5 GWh |
| #35 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | Calipatria, CA | 107.0 GWh |
| #36 | Elmore Company | Calipatria, CA | 104.3 GWh |
| #37 | Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 103.1 GWh |
| #38 | Richard Burdette Geothermal | Reno, NV | 97.6 GWh |
| #39 | Don A Campbell 2 Geothermal | Luning, NV | 93.5 GWh |
| #40 | Raft River Geothermal Power Plant | Malta, ID | 92.0 GWh |
| #41 | Stillwater Facility | Fallon, NV | 128.3 GWh |
| #42 | Brady | Fallon, NV | 88.7 GWh |
| #43 | San Emidio | Gerlach, NV | 83.8 GWh |
| #44 | Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant | Reno, NV | 82.6 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 17 power plants surrounding Beowawe.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain Solar Project | Battle Mountain, NV | 289.8 GWh | 25.9 mi |
| Dixie Valley | Fallon, NV | 321.3 GWh | 76.9 mi |
| Don A Campbell 1 Geothermal | Gabbs, NV | 110.0 GWh | 149.4 mi |
| Don A Campbell 2 Geothermal | Luning, NV | 93.5 GWh | 149.5 mi |
| Jackpot Solar, LLC | Twin Falls, ID | 255.3 GWh | 153.2 mi |
| Jersey Valley Geothermal Power Plant | Imlay, NV | 60.9 GWh | 52 mi |
| McGinness Hills | Austin, NV | 602.8 GWh | 68.4 mi |
| McGinness Hills 3 | Austin, NV | 408.8 GWh | 67.8 mi |
| NGP Blue Mountain I LLC | Winnemucca, NV | 182.8 GWh | 85.4 mi |
| North Valmy | Valmy, NV | 1.2 TWh | 35.9 mi |
| Salt Wells | Fallon, NV | 70.0 GWh | 135.3 mi |
| Star Peak Geothermal Plant | Imlay, NV | 39.6 GWh | 86.9 mi |
| Stillwater Facility | Fallon, NV | 128.3 GWh | 123.9 mi |
| Stillwater Solar PV II | Fallon, NV | 24.3 GWh | 124.3 mi |
| TS Power Plant | Battle Mountain, NV | 1.6 TWh | 14 mi |
| Tungsten Mountain | Fallon, NV | 303.6 GWh | 83.6 mi |
| Tuscarora Geothermal Power Plant | Tuscarora, NV | 124.4 GWh | 68.6 mi |