North America’s largest solar photovoltaic system is now UP and Running , and Most Importantly generating power — … about 30 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. The 14 megawatt power plant is located at the Nellis Air Force Base in southern Nevada. It’s helping the mankind to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 24,000 tons each year.
The plant, which cost $100 million to construct, covers 140 acres of land at the western edge of the Nellis base. The company that owns the panels is leasing the land at no cost, and Nellis is agreeing to buy the power for 20 years at about 2.2 cents/kWh, instead of the 9 cents they are paying to Nevada Power ! Great Job, People !!!!
