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Nevada Solar One

Submitted by cassandra on 08/27/2009
Capacity: 
The project can generate up to 64 megawatts of power, and it covers 400 acres of land.
Noteworthy: 

Nevada Solar One is the third largest concentrated solar power plant in the world.

Impact: 

<p>The energy project is able to power more than 14,000 homes every year.</p>

Future Plans: 

Nevada Energy will spend $2 billion to purchase new renewable energy by 2015.

History: 

<p>Acciona Energy is a renewable energy company that was founded in Spain in 1989.</p>

Funding: 

<p>The Nevada solar One Project required an investment of $266 million.</p>

Year of Operation: 
The construction was completed for Nevada Solar One in June of 2007.
Web Site Link: 
http://www.acciona-na.com/About-Us/Our-Projects/U-S-/Nevada-Solar-One.aspx
Owner: 
The project is owned by Acciona Energy.
General Notes: 

http://www.nvenergy.com/renewablesenvironment/renewables/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_Solar_One

Energy Categories: 
Solar