Potential Economic Impact of Constructing and Operating Solar Power Generation Facilities in Nevada

Technical Report · Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2004

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/15007008· OSTI ID:15007008

Schwer, R K; Riddel, M

Nevada has a vast potential for electricity generation using solar power. An examination of the stock of renewable resources in Nevada proves that the state has the potential to be a leader in renewable-electric generation--one of the best in the world. This study provides estimates on the economic impact in terms of employment, personal income, and gross state product (GSP) of developing a portion of Nevada's solar energy generation resources.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-99-GO10337
• OSTI ID: 15007008
• Report Number(s): NREL/SR-550-35037; ACX-3-33466-01; TRN: US200413%%64
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 1 Feb 2004; Related Information: Work performed by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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