Spectrum Solar Pv Power Project

☀ SolarIPP Non-CHP30 MW capacity

62nd largest plant in Nevada · 4157th nationally

Spectrum Solar Pv Power Project is a solar power plant in Nevada with a nameplate capacity of 30.2 MW. It generates roughly 83.0k MWh per year — enough to power about 7,906 average U.S. homes.

Its capacity factor of 31% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.

PeakingMid-meritBaseload0%40%80%100%31%
Peaking — intermittent or backup
Capacity30 MWnameplate
Annual Generation83.0k MWhEPA eGRID
Capacity Factor31%of theoretical max
Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameSpectrum Solar Pv Power Project
OperatorSouthern Power Co
CityLas Vegas
CountyClark County
StateNevada
ZIP89124
Coordinates36.23000, -114.87000

This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.

Natural GasHydroelectricSolarBiomassBattery Storage

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
1Solar PhotovoltaicSolar30.2 MWOperating2013

Ownership

OwnerLocationShare
Spectrum Nevada Solar, LlcAtlanta, GA10000.0%

Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityNevada Power Company

About Solar plants

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.

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