What is the Nevada Solar One solar power plant – thermal energy storage system?

The Nevada Solar One Solar Power Plant – Thermal Energy Storage System is a 75,000kW energy storage project located in Boulder City, Nevada, US. The thermal energy storage project uses concrete as its storage technology. The project was commissioned in 2007.

Where is Nevada Solar One located?

It is located in Eldorado Valley in the southwest fringe of Boulder City, Nevada, and was built in that city's Energy Resource Zone, which requires renewable generation as part of plant development permits; Nevada Solar One was approved as part of Duke Energy 's larger El Dorado Energy project, which built 1 GW of electrical generation capacity.

When did Nevada Solar One go online?

Nevada Solar One went online for commercial use on June 27, 2007. It uses similar technology and was constructed over a period of 16 months. The total project site is approximately 400 acres (1.6 km 2; 0.63 sq mi), while the solar collectors cover 300 acres (1.2 km 2).

How big is Nevada Solar One?

The total project site is approximately 400 acres (1.6 km 2; 0.63 sq mi), while the solar collectors cover 300 acres (1.2 km 2). Nevada Solar One uses proprietary technology to track the sun's location and concentrate its rays during peak demand hours.

Why is solar power important in the USVI?

The USVI's abundant solar resource, with a global horizontal irradiation of nearly 6 kWh/square meter-day, makes solar power economically attractive in the USVI.

What is the cost of electricity in the USVI?

The electricity rates in the USVI are $0.47 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This is higher than the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh.