Macho Springs Power I

16730 Hatch Highway NE, Deming, NM 88030

Plant Summary Information

Macho Springs Power I is ranked #45 out of 140 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Macho Springs Power I generated 26.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Macho Springs Power I
Utility Name	Capital Power Corporation
Location	Luna County, NM
Initial Operation Date	November 2011
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	131.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	497.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,904 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #820 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #45 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #22 out of 30 New Mexico Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind
Previous Operator	Element Power US LLC (2013 to 2013) Capital Power Corporation (2014 to 2023)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Macho Springs Power I (57947)
Plant Address	16730 Hatch Highway NE, Deming, NM 88030
Utility	Capital Power Corporation (59365)
Latitude, Longitude	32.55434, -107.50929
Generation Dates on File	Nov 2011 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	November 2011
Annual Generation	131.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Wind

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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	El Paso Electric Company (EPE)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	ITC Great Plains, LLC (56526)
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

First Operation Date	November 2011
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	28
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	28
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Vestas
Predominant Turbine Model Number	V100-1.8
Design Wind Speed	13.4 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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