This article explores the benefits of desert-based solar and some potential challenges and solutions associated with rolling out large-scale solar farms in the desert. Why Deserts Are Perfect for Solar. A presentation titled, "Solar energy in the desert: Ecological impacts of utility-scale photovoltaic facilities in the rapid renewable energy transition" by Claire Karban, USGS, Seth Munson, USGS, Jeffrey Lovich, USGS Emeritus, Lara Kobelt, BLM, Juan Pinos, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Matt. In a sun-drenched Nevada desert, the Gemini project became America's largest dispatchable single-phase solar + storage system, powering up to 10% of Nevada's peak demand. With a planned capacity of 750 megawatts, it aims to supply clean energy equivalent to the needs of approximately 290,000 U. Construction is expected to begin in 2028.