86th largest plant in Nevada · 5272nd nationally
Mdu / Nvss-Ii is a solar power plant in Nevada with a nameplate capacity of 13.5 MW. It generates roughly 18.7k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,778 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 16% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Mdu / Nvss-Ii |
|---|---|
| Operator | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| City | Pahrump |
| County | Nye County |
| State | Nevada |
| ZIP | 89060 |
| Coordinates | 36.27482, -115.97237 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 822 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 13.5 MW | Operating | 2017 |
| 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.