U.S. Geothermal sells binary cycle power plant in whole or parts
Binary cycle plant at Empire, Nevada (source: NREL, Patrick Laney, INL)
Alexander Richter
7 Oct 2011
U.S. Geothermal Inc. is seeking indications of interest to purchase the 4.8 MW (gross) binary cycle power plant located near Empire, Nevada.
Reported this week, “U.S. Geothermal Inc. is seeking indications of interest to purchase the 4.8 MW (gross) binary cycle power plant located near Empire, Nevada. The plant was built in 1986 and consists of four 1.2 MW Ormat Energy Converters (“OEC”), a wet cooling tower, electrical equipment and controls, and associated spare parts, including a spare turbine. After substantial refurbishment during 2009 and 2010, the plant is fully operational, and achieved 98.8% operating availability in 2011. Sale of individual OEC units will be considered. Please contact: Mr. Doug Glaspey at 208-424-1027 or Mr. Chris Harriman at 208-645- 2600.
Source: GEA
