Macho Springs

18120 Hatch Hwy NE, Deming, NM 88030

Plant Summary Information

Macho Springs is ranked #47 out of 138 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Macho Springs generated 17.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameMacho Springs
Utility NameSouthern Power Co
LocationLuna County, NM
Initial Operation DateMay 2014
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 115.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 416.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,029 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #564 out of 5,672 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #47 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 84 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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Macho Springs Details

Summary Information
Plant NameMacho Springs (59010)
Plant Address18120 Hatch Hwy NE, Deming, NM 88030
UtilitySouthern Power Co (17650)
Latitude, Longitude32.57, -107.48
Generation Dates on FileMay 2014 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateMay 2014
Annual Generation 115.5 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityEl Paso Electric Company (EPE)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerEl Paso Electric Co (5701) NM
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator MSS1 Details Operating May 2014

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity55 MW
Summer Capacity52.2 MW
Winter Capacity52.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
Fixed TiltNo
Azimuth Angle90
DC Net Capacity64.6 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Macho Springs Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
Macho Springs Solar, LLC30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308100.00%

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