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NV Energy releases new resource plan

The proposal includes three large solar and battery power purchase agreements, along with 400 MW of natural-gas peaking units.
NV Energy releases new resource plan
(The North Valmy Generating Station, where NV Energy plans to add new natural gas peaking units. Source: NV Energy.)

NV Energy filed its 2024 Integrated Resource Plan late last month, which includes solar and storage additions as well as natural gas peaking units.

The IRP, which factors in projected load growth in Nevada, was filed with the state’s Public Utilities Commission. The proposal includes three large solar and battery power purchase agreements, totaling more than 1,000 MW of solar energy and more than 1,000 MW of battery storage.

Dry Lake East solar is proposed to have a 200 MW capacity and is expected to be in service by the end of 2026. The project will also include a 200 MW battery with a 4-hour duration (800 MWh). The proposed project would be 20 miles northeast of Las Vegas in Clark County.

Boulder Solar III would have 128 MW capacity and is expected to be in service in June 2027. The project, located in Boulder City, would also include a 128 MW battery with a 4-hour duration (511.4 MWh).

NV Energy is also requesting to add approximately 400 MW of natural-gas peaking units to be co-located at the North Valmy Generating Station. The additional units are proposed to be ready for summer 2028 and would be used in times of peak demand.

The utility said the new gas units would be able to utilize hydrogen in the future.

NV Energy said its IRP balances projected new load growth without overextending existing resources. The load growth is based continued economic growth, including strong residential growth, increased adoption of electric vehicles, data centers and other large projects.

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