Las Vegas, the solar plus storage new home 

Nevada has responded to the unified message of the renewable energy community. The legislature furthered new policies created to bring solar energy to people and  establish storage systems. The state is finally reaping the rewards of these new initiatives. Two planned solar energy projects in Nevada would be the first in that state to include battery storage. The decision is based on  an upward trend help mitigate issues with integrating renewable energy into the larger transmission grid. The projects start next year pending regulatory approval, with the Bureau of Land Management taking public comment as part of environmental reviews.
 

Help power Las Vegas Strip

At least one of the projects could help power the Las Vegas Strip. The proposed Gemini Solar Project is a $1 billion endeavor that could provide electricity to parts of Nevada, Arizona, and California. Pairing clean energy with storage fulfills the demand for electricity. The project is sited on federal land about 25 miles northeast of downtown Las Vegas. The plans are to install 690 MW of clean power capacity and up to 200 MW of battery storage. The second project, is called  the Yellow Pine Solar Project near Pahrump. It combines photovoltaic solar panels and lithium-ion batteries to create up to 500 MW of power. It is sited on public land near the border with California.  
 

AB 405 explained

AB 405 created a time-of-use rates that are customized to incentivize solar-plus-storage installations. The Nevada PUC created TOU rates that customers can employ to cost savings in their  electric bills by adding storage to their solar installs. Customers enjoy clean power day and night and are compensated for the power sent to the grid.  The utility will  experience a decrease in their peak wholesale pricing as a result. This a symbiotic relationship. Another bill, SB 145, developed incentive programs for both small and large-scale storage installations, along with a program to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Regulations that promote these technologies were approved by the State. An order was issued in a PUC docket that sets the incentive levels for these emerging technologies. Nevada’s incumbent utilities were a big part of creating the incentive program that was put in place.

Move into the future with solar with the help of HahaSmart., Try our price checker tool and see how affordable solar really is. We can also help find qualified solar installers who can help save you money on the cost of going solar. Don't forget to visit our solar blog section for more handy guides and articles, about going solar.