Cimarron Solar Facility

104 Carbide Road, Springer, NM 87747

Plant Summary Information

Cimarron Solar Facility is ranked #20 out of 84 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cimarron Solar Facility generated 10.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameCimarron Solar Facility
Utility NameSouthern Power Co
LocationColfax County, NM
Initial Operation DateDecember 2010
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 44.6 GWh
Annual Consumption 164.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,165 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #987 out of 6,191 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #63 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #20 out of 84 New Mexico Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar
Previous Operator First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013)
Southern Power Co (2014 to 2024)

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Cimarron Solar Facility Details

Summary Information
Plant NameCimarron Solar Facility (57243)
Plant Address104 Carbide Road, Springer, NM 87747
UtilitySouthern Power Co (17650)
Latitude, Longitude36.46808, -104.63566
Generation Dates on FileOct 2010 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateDecember 2010
Annual Generation 44.6 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket NumberQF14-405-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityWestern Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSpringer Electric Coop, Inc (17826) NM
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator CIM1 Details Operating December 2010

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity30.6 MW
Summer Capacity30.6 MW
Winter Capacity30.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2010
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle25
DC Net Capacity37.4 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Cimarron Solar Facility Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
SP Cimmaron I, LLC30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308100.00%

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