Copper Mountain Solar 3
Copper Mountain Solar 3 is a 255 MW solar farm in Clark County, Nevada, operated by RWE Clean Energy. EIA-860M lists 10 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2014 and 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
- 255 MW
- 255 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 10
- In service
- 2014–2015
- EIA plant ID
- 58915
Where it is
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- County
- Clark County, Nevada
- Coordinates
- 35.8894, -114.9579
- Balancing authority
- LDWP
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- RWE Clean Energy
- Primary energy source
- Solar
- Technologies
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
Copper Mountain Solar 3: FAQ
- Where is Copper Mountain Solar 3?
- In Clark 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 Copper Mountain Solar 3?
- 255 MW of nameplate capacity across 10 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Copper Mountain Solar 3?
- EIA-860M names RWE Clean Energy 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 Copper Mountain Solar 3 LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — RWE Clean Energy 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 "Copper Mountain Solar 3 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Copper Mountain Solar 3 still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.