Nevada
Natural gas accounted for 54% of generation in Nevada over the 12 months to July 2026.
Where they are
Every announced project in Nevada with a recorded location; 22 sites.
Natural gas54%Solar36%Coal4%Hydro3%Other3%Other (<2.5% each)1%
| Fuel | GWh | Share | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 24,657 | 54.0% | ↑ 2.9 |
| Solar | 16,295 | 35.7% | ↑ 0.8 |
| Coal | 1,697 | 3.7% | ↓ 1.8 |
| Hydro | 1,388 | 3.0% | ↓ 1.5 |
| Other | 1,308 | 2.9% | ↓ 0.3 |
| Wind | 307 | 0.7% | ↓ 0.1 |
13-month trend
Natural gas
Coal
Wind
Solar
Hydro
Other
Hub power prices against a national gas-cost benchmark; not a state margin.
What’s standing
The 8 largest of 306 operating generators; 19.4 GW total capacity.
- Gemini Solar HybridSolar · Gemini Solar690 MW2024
- Sierra Solar HybridStorage · Sierra Pacific Power Co400 MW2026
- Gemini Solar HybridStorage · Gemini Solar380 MW2024
- Higgins Generating Station, unit PB1Natural gas · Nevada Power Co332 MW2004
- Chuck Lenzie Generating Station, unit PB2Natural gas · Nevada Power Co330 MW2006
- Chuck Lenzie Generating Station, unit PB1Natural gas · Nevada Power Co330 MW2006
- Tracy, unit PB1Natural gas · Sierra Pacific Power Co312 MW2008
- Eagle Shadow Mountain Solar FarmSolar · 325MK 8me LLC300 MW2023
On the drawing board
Nevada has 19.4 GW standing. Another 601 MW is on the board by 2026: 601 MW testing.
Built since July 2026
- Sierra Solar HybridStanding400 MW2026
- Tesla Reno GigaFactoryTesting1 MW2026
- Dry Lake East Energy CenterTesting200 MW2026
- Sierra Solar HybridTesting400 MW2026
Nevada's announced projects could add 8 TWh a year by 2031. Our projection includes 5.2 TWh after applying completion factors based on project status.
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