Tungsten Mountain
17017 Alpine Road West, Fallon, NV 89406Plant Summary Information
Tungsten Mountain is ranked #16 out of 62 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tungsten Mountain generated 80.7 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Tungsten Mountain |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tungsten Mountain |
| Location | Churchill County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 321.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,822 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 62 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #34 out of 107 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 26 Nevada Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal : 91.6% Solar : 8.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Tungsten Mountain
Tungsten Mountain Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tungsten Mountain (60785) |
| Plant Address | 17017 Alpine Road West, Fallon, NV 89406 |
| Utility | Tungsten Mountain (60472) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.667, -117.69366 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 321.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal : 91.6% Solar : 8.4% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF17-1458. |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nevada Power Co (13407) NV |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator UNIT1 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator TMSOL Details Operating July 2019
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 9.7 MW |
| Other Materials | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator OEC2 Details Operating April 2022
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator TMSL2 Details Operating July 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2023 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7.9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Tungsten Mountain Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| #14 | Second Imperial Geothermal | Heber, CA | 302.3 GWh |
| #15 | Dixie Valley | Fallon, NV | 296.0 GWh |
| #17 | Salton Sea Power LLC - Unit 5 | Calipatria, CA | 290.3 GWh |
| #18 | CD4 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 276.9 GWh |
| #19 | Blundell | Milford, UT | 272.5 GWh |
| #20 | Puna Geothermal Venture I | Pahoa, HI | 258.9 GWh |
| #21 | Coso Energy Developers | Inyokern, CA | 244.2 GWh |
| #22 | Steamboat Hills LP | Reno, NV | 231.7 GWh |
| #23 | Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company | Calipatria, CA | 227.2 GWh |
| #24 | North Valley | Gerlach, NV | 207.3 GWh |
| #25 | NGP Blue Mountain I LLC | Winnemucca, NV | 182.8 GWh |
| #26 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4 | Calipatria, CA | 179.8 GWh |
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