Ivanpah Solar Plant Closure
Sector: Solar • Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Source: Evrim Ağacı
The Ivanpah solar power plant, once the world's largest, is set for closure after 11 years of operation due to competition from cheaper solar technologies. The plant's owners, including NRG Energy Inc., have reached an agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric to terminate power purchase contracts, leading to the anticipated shutdown of two of its three operational units starting in 2026.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Solar, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Evrim Ağacı
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Ivanpah solar power plant, once the world's largest, is set for closure after 11 years of operation due to competition from cheaper solar technologies. The plant's owners, including NRG Energy Inc., have reached an agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric to terminate power purchase contracts, leading to the anticipated shutdown of two of its three operational units starting in 2026. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Los Angeles |
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Source | Evrim Ağacı |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-02-14 |
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