Chaves Solar, LLC
3655 Wrangler Rd, Roswell, NM 88201Plant Summary Information
Chaves Solar, LLC is ranked #43 out of 138 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chaves Solar, LLC generated 26.0 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Chaves Solar, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chaves Solar LLC |
| Location | Chaves County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2016 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 147.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 544.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,942 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #644 out of 6,397 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #43 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 86 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Chaves Solar, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chaves Solar, LLC (60405) |
| Plant Address | 3655 Wrangler Rd, Roswell, NM 88201 |
| Utility | Chaves Solar LLC (60208) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.45, -104.456 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2016 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 147.1 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 16-70-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CSPV Details Operating October 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 70 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 70 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 60 |
| DC Net Capacity | 95.9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Chaves Solar, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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