Desert Peak Power Plant
10750 I-80 East, Exit 65, Fernley, NV 89406Plant Summary Information
Desert Peak Power Plant is ranked #42 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Desert Peak Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 21.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Desert Peak Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ormat Nevada Inc |
| Location | Lyon County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 78.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 290.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,776 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 112 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 26 Nevada Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Monthly Net Generation for Desert Peak Power Plant
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Desert Peak Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Desert Peak Power Plant (10018) |
| Plant Address | 10750 I-80 East, Exit 65, Fernley, NV 89406 |
| Utility | Ormat Nevada Inc (34691) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.754, -118.9535 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 78.2 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 | 84-61-003; 95-206-000 |
| 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 | Direct Contact Condenser |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Sierra Pacific Power Co (17166) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 118.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator OEC2 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Desert Peak Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Power Partners | 10750 I-80 East, Exit 65, Fallon, NV 89406 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| ORNI 3 LLC | 980 Greg Street, Sparks, NV 89431 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
| ORNI 3 LLC | 980 Greg Street, Sparks, NV 89431 | Generator OEC2 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | Ormesa II | Holtville, CA | 131.7 GWh |
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| #34 | Soda Lake 3 | Fallon, NV | 108.3 GWh |
| #35 | Don A Campbell 1 Geothermal | Gabbs, NV | 97.0 GWh |
| #36 | Richard Burdette Geothermal | Reno, NV | 88.8 GWh |
| #37 | Don A Campbell 2 Geothermal | Luning, NV | 88.6 GWh |
| #38 | Raft River Geothermal Power Plant | Malta, ID | 88.1 GWh |
| #39 | Mammoth G2 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 83.8 GWh |
| #40 | Brady | Fallon, NV | 83.3 GWh |
| #41 | Aidlin Geothermal Power Plant | Middletown, CA | 82.4 GWh |
| #43 | Patua Acquisition Project, LLC | Hazen, NV | 103.3 GWh |
| #44 | Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant | Reno, NV | 77.9 GWh |
| #45 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 1 | Calipatria, CA | 77.1 GWh |
| #46 | San Emidio | Gerlach, NV | 76.4 GWh |
| #47 | Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 75.3 GWh |
| #48 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | Calipatria, CA | 74.8 GWh |
| #49 | Steamboat III | Reno, NV | 72.7 GWh |
| #50 | Lightning Dock Geothermal | Animas, NM | 72.3 GWh |
| #51 | Ormesa I | Holtville, CA | 70.2 GWh |
| #52 | Salt Wells | Fallon, NV | 63.4 GWh |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady | Fallon, NV | 83.3 GWh | 4.2 mi |
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| Lahontan | Fallon, NV | 7.9 GWh | 21 mi |
| New Lahontan | Fallon, NV | 11.7 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Patua Acquisition Project, LLC | Hazen, NV | 103.3 GWh | 13.2 mi |
| Salt Wells | Fallon, NV | 63.4 GWh | 37.7 mi |
| Soda Lake 3 | Fallon, NV | 108.3 GWh | 14.8 mi |
| Stillwater Facility | Fallon, NV | 90.6 GWh | 25.5 mi |
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| Tracy | Sparks, NV | 3.7 TWh | 33.2 mi |
| Turquoise Liberty Solar | Sparks, NV | 7.9 GWh | 32.2 mi |
| Turquoise Nevada, LLC | Sparks, NV | 108.3 GWh | 32.8 mi |
| Verdi | Verdi, NV | 19.7 GWh | 45.4 mi |
| Washoe | Verdi, NV | 14.9 GWh | 45 mi |
| Waste Management Lockwood LFGTE | Sparks, NV | 25.2 GWh | 39.8 mi |
| Western 102 Power Plant | McCarran, NV | 385.1 GWh | 32.5 mi |
| Whitegrass No. 1 | Yerington, NV | 17.0 GWh | 42.6 mi |