// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | ⚡ Power Plant / Substation |
| Operator / Branch | BrightSource Energy / NRG Solar |
| Host County | San Bernardino County CA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 15 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in the Mojave Desert on the California-Nevada border is one of the largest concentrated solar power plants in the world generating 392 megawatts. The facility uses mirrors to focus sunlight on boilers creating solar thermal energy. Drought reducing water availability for steam generation and extreme heat creating operational challenges are key vulnerabilities. The facility is adjacent to a major interstate highway and transmission corridor.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
San Bernardino County with 2.2 million residents and California statewide grid. Ivanpah demonstrates the potential and challenges of large-scale concentrated solar. Drought affects water availability for steam generation. Extreme Mojave Desert heat creates operational challenges.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-15, Yates Well Road, Mojave Desert. San Bernardino County Emergency Management coordinates wildfire heat and grid protocols.