Buena Vista Energy Center
518 US Highway 54, Chaparral, NM 88081Plant Summary Information
Buena Vista Energy Center is ranked #27 out of 140 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buena Vista Energy Center generated 97.8 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Buena Vista Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC |
| Location | Otero County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 386.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,627 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #168 out of 6,410 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 87 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buena Vista Energy Center
Buena Vista Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buena Vista Energy Center (66408) |
| Plant Address | 518 US Highway 54, Chaparral, NM 88081 |
| Utility | Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC (65486) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.06659, -106.2853 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2023 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 386.0 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 | 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 | Salt River Project (16572) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator BESS1 Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 200 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 50 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 50 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 16.4 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | P |
| DC Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 66408 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | BVEC1 |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Generator BVEC1 Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 120 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 120 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 120 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bifacial | No |
| DC Net Capacity | 130.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Buena Vista Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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