Cimarron Solar Facility
104 Carbide Road, Springer, NM 87747Plant Summary Information
Cimarron Solar Facility is ranked #17 out of 83 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cimarron Solar Facility generated 12.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Cimarron Solar Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
| Location | Colfax County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 57.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 204.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,715 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #735 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 137 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 83 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) Southern Power Co (2014 to 2023) |
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Cimarron Solar Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cimarron Solar Facility (57243) |
| Plant Address | 104 Carbide Road, Springer, NM 87747 |
| Utility | Southern Power Co (17650) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.46808, -104.63566 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2010 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 57.0 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | QF14-405-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Springer Electric Coop, Inc (17826) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CIM1 Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 30.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 37.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Cimarron Solar Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| SP Cimmaron I, LLC | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 100.00% |
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| #727 | Techren Solar III LLC | Boulder, NV | 59.4 GWh |
| #728 | Techren Solar IV LLC | Boulder, NV | 58.5 GWh |
| #729 | Caden Energix Hickory LLC | Chesapeake, VA | 58.5 GWh |
| #730 | Hayworth Solar | Edison, CA | 58.4 GWh |
| #731 | Virginia Line Solar, LLC | Manson, NC | 58.3 GWh |
| #732 | Waiawa Solar Power Hybrid | Waipahu, HI | 57.0 GWh |
| #733 | SR Bell Buckle | Shelbyville, TN | 57.3 GWh |
| #734 | Citizens Imperial Solar | Calipatria, CA | 57.2 GWh |
| #736 | Gulf Coast Solar Center I | Valparaiso, FL | 56.9 GWh |
| #737 | Sunray 2 | Daggett, CA | 56.7 GWh |
| #738 | Webberville Solar Project | Manor, TX | 56.4 GWh |
| #739 | Baxley | Baxley, GA | 56.3 GWh |
| #740 | Oberon IB | Odessa, TX | 56.3 GWh |
| #741 | Kingbird A Solar LLC | Rosamond, CA | 56.2 GWh |
| #742 | Bonnie Mine Solar | Bartow, FL | 56.2 GWh |
| #743 | Marine Corps Logistics Base Solar | Albany, GA | 55.7 GWh |
| #744 | AES Waikoloa Solar Hybrid | Waikoloa Village, HI | 56.1 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Cimarron Solar Facility.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcalde Solar Array | Alcalde, NM | 6.0 GWh | 82.5 mi |
| Angel Fire Energy Facility | Angel Fire, NM | 7.9 GWh | 36 mi |
| Blue Sky One | Taos, NM | 3.1 GWh | 80.7 mi |
| Conejos 1 Community Solar Array | La Jara, CO | 4.2 GWh | 89.9 mi |
| Kit Carson | Amalia, NM | 2.6 GWh | 56.2 mi |
| Las Vegas Solar Energy Center | Las Vegas, NM | 9.9 GWh | 65.3 mi |
| Peak View Wind Farm | Walsenburg, CO | 183.4 GWh | 86.1 mi |
| Questa Solar Facility | Questa, NM | 719.0 MWh | 56.7 mi |
| San Isabel Solar, LLC | Trinidad, CO | 75.4 GWh | 63.5 mi |
| San Luis Solar Garden | Antonito, CO | 3.3 GWh | 87.1 mi |
| San Miguel I Solar Energy Center | Las Vegas, NM | 26.7 GWh | 65.1 mi |
| San Miguel II Solar Energy Center | Las Vegas, NM | 26.3 GWh | 64.9 mi |
| Springer Solar 1 | Springer, NM | 2.2 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Storrie Lake Solar Project | Las Vegas, NM | 2.5 GWh | 63.9 mi |
| Syncarpha Eagle Nest | Eagle Nest, NM | 2.3 GWh | 36 mi |
| Syncarpha El Rito | El Rito, NM | 3.8 GWh | 87 mi |
| Syncarpha Questa | Cerro, NM | 4.0 GWh | 57.9 mi |
| Syncarpha Taos | Taos, NM | 8.2 GWh | 57.4 mi |
| Taos Mesa Energy Facility Hybrid | El Prado, NM | 37.3 GWh | 54.7 mi |
| Trinidad (CO) | Trinidad, CO | 26.0 MWh | 49.8 mi |