Los Lunas Solar Energy Center
900 PNM Lane, Los Lunas, NM 87031Plant Summary Information
Los Lunas Solar Energy Center is ranked #45 out of 83 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Los Lunas Solar Energy Center generated 3.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Los Lunas Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PNM Resources |
| Location | Valencia County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 15.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 54.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,400 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,307 out of 5,655 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #95 out of 137 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #45 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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Los Lunas Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Los Lunas Solar Energy Center (57571) |
| Plant Address | 900 PNM Lane, Los Lunas, NM 87031 |
| Utility | PNM Resources (59300) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.83314, -106.77241 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2011 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 15.1 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator LLSEC Details Operating June 2011
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| 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 |
Generator LMS2 Details Operating October 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Los Lunas Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | MS 2730414 Silver S.W. AS-7, Albuquerque, NM 87102 | Generator LLSEC | 100.00% |
| Public Service Co of NM | MS 2730414 Silver S.W. AS-7, Albuquerque, NM 87102 | Generator LMS2 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| #1299 | Bishopville Solar II, LLC | Bishopville, SC | 15.5 GWh |
| #1300 | West Plains Solar I | West Plains, MO | 15.5 GWh |
| #1301 | Newman Solar | El Paso, TX | 15.5 GWh |
| #1302 | Hermsdorf Solar | Madison, WI | 15.4 GWh |
| #1303 | NJ Oak Solar Plant | Bridgetown, NJ | 15.4 GWh |
| #1304 | Milford Solar Farm | Milford, DE | 15.2 GWh |
| #1305 | Jacksonville Solar | Jacksonville, FL | 15.1 GWh |
| #1306 | Indy Solar I, LLC | Indianapolis, IN | 15.1 GWh |
| #1308 | Nixa Solar, LLC | Nixa, MO | 15.1 GWh |
| #1309 | Wilson Solar Farm 3 | Wilson, NC | 15.0 GWh |
| #1310 | Anderson 4 | Anderson, IN | 15.0 GWh |
| #1311 | West Valley Solar | West Valley, NY | 15.0 GWh |
| #1312 | IND Community Solar Farm 1st Phase | Indianapolis, IN | 14.9 GWh |
| #1313 | Turquoise Liberty Solar | Sparks, NV | 14.8 GWh |
| #1314 | SR Mavericks | Mead, CO | 14.8 GWh |
| #1315 | Dane County Solar LLC | Cottage Grove, WI | 14.7 GWh |
| #1316 | NY8 - Darby Solar | Schaghticoke, NY | 14.7 GWh |
| #1317 | SCE&G Nimitz CSG | Ridgeland, SC | 14.7 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Los Lunas Solar Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 4.0 GWh | 25.2 mi |
| City of Rio Rancho WWTP | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.6 GWh | 24 mi |
| Facebook 1 Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 26.0 GWh | 0.6 mi |
| Facebook 2 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 27.1 GWh | 17.8 mi |
| Facebook 3 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 26.9 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| Ford Utilities Center | Albuquerque, NM | 75.7 GWh | 19.2 mi |
| La Luz Energy Center | Belen, NM | 67.7 GWh | 15.2 mi |
| Manzano Solar | Los Lunas, NM | 17.5 GWh | 9 mi |
| Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 24.1 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Prosperity Energy Storage Facility Hybrid | Albuquerque, NM | 672.4 MWh | 14 mi |
| Rio Bravo | Albuquerque, NM | 552.3 GWh | 15.2 mi |
| Rio Communities Solar Energy Center | Rio Communities, NM | 25.5 GWh | 18 mi |
| Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center | Belen, NM | 27.8 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 25.6 GWh | 24.9 mi |
| Santolina Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 22.9 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Sky Ranch Solar | Belen, NM | 286.3 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| South Valley Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 25.0 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Southside Water Reclamation Plant | Albuquerque, NM | 18.6 GWh | 13.9 mi |
| Valencia Energy Facility | Belen, NM | 242.7 GWh | 15.5 mi |
| Vista Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 27.4 GWh | 9.2 mi |