CNMEC Solar Energy Center
16 Myers Road West, Estancia, NM 97031Plant Summary Information
CNMEC Solar Energy Center is ranked #69 out of 102 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
CNMEC Solar Energy Center generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | CNMEC Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Exus New Mexico |
| Location | Torrance County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 19.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,144 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,442 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #123 out of 158 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #69 out of 102 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
New Mexico Renewable Development LLC (2018 to 2023) Exus New Mexico (2024 to 2025) |
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CNMEC Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | CNMEC Solar Energy Center (62191) |
| Plant Address | 16 Myers Road West, Estancia, NM 97031 |
| Utility | Exus New Mexico (66337) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.78321, -106.05109 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 5.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 920254 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 24.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CNMEC Details Operating October 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
CNMEC Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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