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5 MW Solar operating in Otero, NM — Public Service Company of New Mexico
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2011
Operating Since
Coordinates
32.8661, -106.0001
County
Otero, 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 Alamogordo Solar Energy Center is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Otero County, New Mexico. The plant began operating in 2011 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by PNM Resources. The plant utilizes a fixed tilt solar tracking system. Alamogordo Solar Energy Center is ranked 49th out of 84 solar plants in New Mexico, and 2680th nationally out of 7108 plants.
In its most recent year of operation, the plant generated 11,160 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 25.4%. The plant operates within the Public Service Company of New Mexico balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $3,884.19 per kW, as reported to FERC.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
762 MWh
Latest Month
11.2K MWh
Annual Generation
25.4%
Capacity Factor
Public Service Company of New Mexico · Data from 2012–2024
$3,888/kW
Installed Cost
$10154.3/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