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GAS POWER PLANTSDesert Star Energy Center
Desert Star Energy Center is a 537 MW operating gas power plant in Clark County, Nevada, operated by Desert Star Energy Center SDG&E.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED03 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 196 MW | |
| ED01 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 171 MW | |
| ED02 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 171 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Desert Star Energy Center SDG&E
- Location
- Clark County, Nevada
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 537 MW
- First unit online
- May 2000
- EIA plant ID
- 55077
Location
35.7889, -114.9942
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem