United States of America

Crescent Dunes Solar Energy— 125 MW Solar

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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.