Solar Company Having Big Impact in Nevada

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.