Chihuahuan Desert Solar
13661 Chicken Ranch Road, San Elizario, TX 79849Plant Summary Information
Chihuahuan Desert Solar is ranked #184 out of 251 solar farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chihuahuan Desert Solar generated 5.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Chihuahuan Desert Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | El Paso Electric Co |
| Location | El Paso County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2025 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 27.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 92.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,008 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,450 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #590 out of 858 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #184 out of 251 Texas Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chihuahuan Desert Solar
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Chihuahuan Desert Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chihuahuan Desert Solar (67174) |
| Plant Address | 13661 Chicken Ranch Road, San Elizario, TX 79849 |
| Utility | El Paso Electric Co (5701) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.56053, -106.25861 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 27.2 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | El Paso Electric Company (EPE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | El Paso Electric Co (5701) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 10TXC Details Operating May 2025
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | No |
|---|---|
| Other Solar Technology | Yes |
| DC Net Capacity | 12 MW |
| Other Materials | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Chihuahuan Desert Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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