Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant
1010 Power Plant Drive, Reno, NV 89521Plant Summary Information
Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant is ranked #44 out of 62 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 24.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ormat Nevada Inc |
| Location | Washoe County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 82.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 313.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,458 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 62 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 107 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 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 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 82.6 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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|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Beowawe | Beowawe, NV | 107.2 GWh |
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| #37 | Mammoth G3 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 103.1 GWh |
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| #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 |
| #45 | Mammoth G2 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 82.3 GWh |
| #46 | Aidlin Geothermal Power Plant | Middletown, CA | 81.3 GWh |
| #47 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 1 | Calipatria, CA | 78.4 GWh |
| #48 | Desert Peak Power Plant | Fernley, NV | 72.7 GWh |
| #49 | CE Leathers | Calipatria, CA | 70.6 GWh |
| #50 | Ormesa I | Holtville, CA | 70.2 GWh |
| #51 | Salt Wells | Fallon, NV | 70.0 GWh |
| #52 | Steamboat III | Reno, NV | 69.4 GWh |
| #53 | Steamboat II | Reno, NV | 62.7 GWh |
| #54 | Jersey Valley Geothermal Power Plant | Imlay, NV | 60.9 GWh |
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