Crescent Dunes Solar Energy
11 Gabbs Pole Line Road, Tonopah, NV 89049Plant Summary Information
Crescent Dunes Solar Energy is ranked #29 out of 63 solar farms in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Crescent Dunes Solar Energy generated 47.0 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Crescent Dunes Solar Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tonopah Energy Center LLC |
| Location | Nye County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2015 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 101.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,538 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #957 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 112 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #29 out of 63 Nevada Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Tonopah Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2024) Tonopah Energy Center LLC (2025 to 2025) |
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Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Crescent Dunes Solar Energy (57275) |
| Plant Address | 11 Gabbs Pole Line Road, Tonopah, NV 89049 |
| Utility | Tonopah Energy Center LLC (56641) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.23889, -117.36361 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2015 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 101.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator TSE-1 Details Operating November 2015
| Technology | Solar Thermal with Energy Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Concentrated Solar Power |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 125 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 110 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Lenses Mirrors | Yes |
|---|---|
| Dual Axis Tracking | Yes |
| Power Tower | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Energy Storage Details |
Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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