Why Nevada? Runge said he’s often asked why a company would raise fish in the middle of Nevada’s high desert. The answer, he said, is because Nevada is a business-friendly state that’s close to the West Coast, which is one of the largest salmon markets in the world. Nevada’s arid climate and low cost for power are also important factors.
“We think the West Coast market is attractive,” he added. “The climate, geology and support from the state are very important for the location of our facility.”
West Coast Salmon of Nevada plans to use solar power to supplement what it draws from the power grid, and it also will build a large battery storage system to ensure available power at all times.