Sempra Renewables says studies conducted by the University of Nevada, Reno, have determined the company’s Copper Mountain Solar complex outside Boulder City, will produce more than $2.5 billion in economic benefit to the region’s economy over a 26-year period. Comprising four solar installations, the Copper Mountain Solar complex is one of the nation’s largest photovoltaic facilities, generating more than 550 megawatts of renewable energy, making Nevada a national leader in solar generation. Kevin C. Sagara, president of Sempra Renewable,s says the study validates the long-term economic benefits and additional new sources of revenue the project will deliver to the state and local governments.