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10.5 MW Solar operating in Bernalillo, NM — Public Service Company of New Mexico
10.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2015
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.0124, -106.8613
County
Bernalillo, NM
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | PNM Resources | PNM Resources | — |
| Owner(s) | PNM Resources | PNM Resources | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Santolina Solar Energy Center is a 10.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The plant began operating in 2015 and is owned by PNM Resources. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. Santolina is ranked as the 22nd largest solar plant in New Mexico out of 84, and 1786th nationally out of 7108. The plant operates within the Public Service Company of New Mexico balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Santolina Solar Energy Center generated 27,379 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 29.7%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1911.39 per kW.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
1.5K MWh
Latest Month
27.4K MWh
Annual Generation
29.7%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2015–2024
$11.5/MWh
Energy Value
$20.0/MWh
Capacity Value
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