Crescent Dunes Solar Energy is a 125 MW solar power plant located in the United States, operated by Tonopah Solar Energy LLC. The facility was commissioned in 2015 and contributes to the growing solar energy sector in the country. It ranks as the 54th largest solar plant in the United States. With 125 MW, it represents 0.31% of the country's total solar capacity of 40,823 MW. The United States has 3,289 solar plants with a combined capacity of 40,823 MW. Compared to the largest solar plant, Sandstone Solar Energy Project at 2,000 MW, this facility is approximately 6.3% the size. Solar energy is increasingly important in the United States, providing about 3% of the country's electricity generation. The Crescent Dunes plant utilizes advanced solar technology to harness energy from the sun, supporting renewable energy goals. It is located in Nevada, approximately 200 km northwest of Las Vegas.
11 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileSolar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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