Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant
1010 Power Plant Drive, Reno, NV 89521Plant Summary Information
Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant is ranked #44 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 21.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ormat Nevada Inc |
| Location | Washoe County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 77.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 295.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,781 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #69 out of 112 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 26 Nevada Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant (56541) |
| Plant Address | 1010 Power Plant Drive, Reno, NV 89521 |
| Utility | Ormat Nevada Inc (34691) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.38872, -119.74891 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2008 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 77.9 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 | 08-129-000 |
| 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 | 120.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator OEC31 Details Operating February 2018
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator OEC32 Details Operating February 2018
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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