Columbus Solar Project
29000 Dust Devel Rd SE, Columbus, NM 88029Plant Summary Information
Columbus Solar Project is ranked #70 out of 102 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Columbus Solar Project generated 1.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Columbus Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Exus New Mexico |
| Location | Luna County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,238 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,512 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #124 out of 158 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #70 out of 102 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Columbus Solar Project (2016 to 2017) New Mexico Renewable Development LLC (2018 to 2023) Exus New Mexico (2024 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Columbus Solar Project
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Columbus Solar Project
Columbus Solar Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Columbus Solar Project (61165) |
| Plant Address | 29000 Dust Devel Rd SE, Columbus, NM 88029 |
| Utility | Exus New Mexico (66337) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.86673, -107.58751 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 5.2 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 | 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151) |
| Grid Voltage | 24.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 88029 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Columbus Solar Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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