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7 MW Solar operating in Valencia, NM — Public Service Company of New Mexico
7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2011
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.8326, -106.7722
County
Valencia, NM
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | PNM Resources | PNM Resources | — |
| Owner(s) | Public Service Co of NM | PNM Resources | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Los Lunas Solar Energy Center is a 7 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Valencia County, New Mexico. The plant, which began operating in 2011, consists of two generators and utilizes a fixed-tilt solar tracking system. It is owned and operated by PNM Resources. The plant's output is managed by the Public Service Company of New Mexico balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, the Los Lunas Solar Energy Center generated 13,397 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 21.8%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $3,526.96 per kW. The plant ranks 46th out of 84 power plants in New Mexico and 2071st out of 7108 plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
1.1K MWh
Latest Month
13.4K MWh
Annual Generation
21.8%
Capacity Factor
Public Service Company of New Mexico · Data from 2011–2024
$3,541/kW
Installed Cost
$11717.9/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
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Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility