Alamogordo Solar Energy Center
21117 U. S Highway 70, Alamogordo, NM 88310Plant Summary Information
Alamogordo Solar Energy Center is ranked #48 out of 83 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alamogordo Solar Energy Center generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Alamogordo Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PNM Resources |
| Location | Otero County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 11.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 40.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,708 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,430 out of 5,655 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #98 out of 137 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #48 out of 83 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) First Solar Project Development (2014 to 2014) PNM Resources (2015 to 2023) |
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Alamogordo Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alamogordo Solar Energy Center (57577) |
| Plant Address | 21117 U. S Highway 70, Alamogordo, NM 88310 |
| Utility | PNM Resources (59300) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.86571, -105.99978 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2011 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 11.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator AGSEC Details Operating October 2011
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Alamogordo Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | MS 2730414 Silver S.W. AS-7, Albuquerque, NM 87102 | 100.00% |
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