Sandoval Solar Energy Center
1501 Encino Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124Plant Summary Information
Sandoval Solar Energy Center is ranked #44 out of 83 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sandoval Solar Energy Center generated 3.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Sandoval Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PNM Resources |
| Location | Sandoval County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 55.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,357 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,287 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #94 out of 137 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #44 out of 83 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sandoval Solar Energy Center
Sandoval Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sandoval Solar Energy Center (59558) |
| Plant Address | 1501 Encino Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 |
| Utility | PNM Resources (59300) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.28361, -106.81278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2014 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 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 SSEC1 Details Operating December 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Other Materials | No |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Sandoval Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 4.0 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Cibola | Seboyeta, NM | 19.2 GWh | 25.1 mi |
| City of Rio Rancho WWTP | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.6 GWh | 7.2 mi |
| Encino Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho Estates, NM | 141.2 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| Facebook 1 Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 26.0 GWh | 31.4 mi |
| Facebook 2 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 27.1 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Facebook 3 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 26.9 GWh | 14.7 mi |
| Ford Utilities Center | Albuquerque, NM | 75.7 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| Los Lunas Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 15.1 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| NMRD Data Center III, LLC | Rio Ranchero, NM | 137.0 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Prosperity Energy Storage Facility Hybrid | Albuquerque, NM | 667.7 MWh | 21.8 mi |
| RC Energy AA LLC Solar Facility | Albuquerque, NM | 2.1 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| Reeves | Albuquerque, NM | 325.8 GWh | 14.2 mi |
| Rio Bravo | Albuquerque, NM | 552.3 GWh | 20.2 mi |
| Rio Rancho High School | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.3 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 25.6 GWh | 22.4 mi |
| Santolina Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 22.9 GWh | 17.7 mi |
| South Valley Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 25.0 GWh | 21 mi |
| Southside Water Reclamation Plant | Albuquerque, NM | 18.6 GWh | 20.2 mi |
| Sue Cleveland High School | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.1 GWh | 9 mi |