Crescent Dunes Solar Energy
Crescent Dunes Solar Energy is a 125 MW solar farm in Nye County, Nevada, operated by Tonopah Solar Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2015.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 125 MW
- 110 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2015
- EIA plant ID
- 57275
Where it is
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- County
- Nye County, Nevada
- Coordinates
- 38.2389, -117.3636
- Balancing authority
- NEVP
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Tonopah Solar Energy LLC
- Primary energy source
- Solar
- Technologies
- Solar Thermal with Energy Storage
- Status
- Operating
Crescent Dunes Solar Energy: FAQ
- Where is Crescent Dunes Solar Energy?
- In Nye County, Nevada (NV). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Crescent Dunes Solar Energy?
- 125 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Crescent Dunes Solar Energy?
- EIA-860M names Tonopah Solar Energy LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Crescent Dunes Solar Energy LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tonopah Solar Energy LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Crescent Dunes Solar Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Crescent Dunes Solar Energy still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.