Rio Communities Solar Energy Center
55 North Navajo Loop, Rio Communities, NM 87002Plant Summary Information
Rio Communities Solar Energy Center is ranked #31 out of 85 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rio Communities Solar Energy Center generated 4.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Rio Communities Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PNM Resources |
| Location | Valencia County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 25.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 90.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,869 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,172 out of 5,778 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #80 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 85 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Rio Communities Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rio Communities Solar Energy Center (60198) |
| Plant Address | 55 North Navajo Loop, Rio Communities, NM 87002 |
| Utility | PNM Resources (59300) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.5826, -106.68298 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2015 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 25.5 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 RCSEC Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 12.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Rio Communities Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| CNMEC Solar Energy Center | Estancia, NM | 5.5 GWh | 38.5 mi |
| Facebook 1 Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 26.0 GWh | 17.7 mi |
| Facebook 2 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 27.1 GWh | 35.9 mi |
| Facebook 3 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 26.9 GWh | 35.6 mi |
| Ford Utilities Center | Albuquerque, NM | 75.7 GWh | 34.8 mi |
| La Luz Energy Center | Belen, NM | 67.7 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Los Lunas Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 15.1 GWh | 18 mi |
| Manzano Solar | Los Lunas, NM | 17.5 GWh | 11.5 mi |
| Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 24.1 GWh | 18.2 mi |
| Prosperity Energy Storage Facility Hybrid | Albuquerque, NM | 550.0 MWh | 29.1 mi |
| RC Energy AA LLC Solar Facility | Albuquerque, NM | 2.1 GWh | 40.1 mi |
| Rio Bravo | Albuquerque, NM | 552.3 GWh | 30.7 mi |
| Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center | Belen, NM | 27.8 GWh | 7.6 mi |
| Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 25.6 GWh | 37.8 mi |
| Santolina Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 22.9 GWh | 32.4 mi |
| Sky Ranch Solar | Belen, NM | 458.1 GWh | 14.7 mi |
| South Valley Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 25.0 GWh | 28 mi |
| Southside Water Reclamation Plant | Albuquerque, NM | 18.3 GWh | 30 mi |
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