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Nellis Air Force Base

Nellis Air Force Base, NV

Completed: December 2007

About this project:

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“We’re pleased that our solar plant enables the Air Force to demonstrate its leadership in reducing dependence on traditional forms of electric power.”

Major Don Ohlemacher

Operations Flight Chief and Acting Commander of the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron

Nellis Air Force Base

Nellis Air Force Base Builds Largest Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in North America with SunPower

Nellis Air Force Base benefits from having North America’s largest photovoltaic power plant. Through a Power Purchase Agreement, Nellis pays only for the solar electricity consumed without any upfront capital investment. Annual savings are approximately $1 million.

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