Roadrunner Solar
6500 Bi-National Avenue, Santa Teresa, NM 88044Plant Summary Information
Roadrunner Solar is ranked #13 out of 83 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Roadrunner Solar generated 32.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Roadrunner Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NRG Solar Roadrunner |
| Location | Doña Ana County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 72.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 255.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,508 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #686 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 137 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 83 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) NRG Solar Roadrunner (2014 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Roadrunner Solar
Roadrunner Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Roadrunner Solar (57338) |
| Plant Address | 6500 Bi-National Avenue, Santa Teresa, NM 88044 |
| Utility | NRG Solar Roadrunner (59400) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.79278, -106.67333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2011 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 72.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF 11-239-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | El Paso Electric Co (5701) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 24.60 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 2011
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| Tilt Angle | 45 |
| DC Net Capacity | 23.8 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Roadrunner Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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