🌬 Wind Power Plants in Nevada
Nevada operates 1 wind power plant totaling 150 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 291.2k MWh.
Wind farms harvest kinetic energy from moving air using large rotor blades coupled to generators. Like solar, they produce zero emissions but vary with weather. Onshore wind capacity factors typically run 30–45%; offshore can exceed 50%.
Plants1operating
Capacity150 MWnameplate
Generation291.2k MWhannual
All Nevada wind plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Wind Project | Ely | White Pine County | 150 MW | Pattern Operators Lp |