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GEOTHERMAL PLANTSGalena 3 Geothermal Power Plant
Galena 3 Geothermal Power Plant is a 31.6 MW operating geothermal plant in Washoe County, Nevada, operated by Ormat Nevada Inc.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEC31 | Geothermal | 16 MW | |
| OEC32 | Geothermal | 16 MW | |
| GEN1 | Geothermal | 15 MW | Retired |
| GEN2 | Geothermal | 15 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Ormat Nevada Inc
- Location
- Washoe County, Nevada
- Balancing authority
- NEVP
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 31.6 MW
Retired: 30.0 MW - First unit online
- Feb 2008
- EIA plant ID
- 56541
Location
39.3887, -119.7489
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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