Iron Point Solar (Hybrid) is a solar power plant in Nevada.
| Plant Name | Iron Point Solar (Hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Nevada Power Co |
| City | Valmy |
| County | Humboldt County |
| State | Nevada |
| ZIP | 89438 |
| Coordinates | 40.88789, -117.13053 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 250 MW | Cancelled | — |
| IPB | Batteries | Battery | 200 MW | Cancelled | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Nevada Power Company |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.