Encino Solar Energy Center
5401 Encino Road NW, Rio Rancho Estates, NM 87144Plant Summary Information
Encino Solar Energy Center is ranked #42 out of 140 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Encino Solar Energy Center generated 36.5 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Encino Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Exus New Mexico |
| Location | Sandoval County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 143.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 529.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,945 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #626 out of 6,410 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 87 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
NMRD Data Center, LLC (2019 to 2023) Exus New Mexico (2024 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Encino Solar Energy Center
Encino Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Encino Solar Energy Center (63860) |
| Plant Address | 5401 Encino Road NW, Rio Rancho Estates, NM 87144 |
| Utility | Exus New Mexico (66337) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.354, -106.858 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2020 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 143.5 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ESEC Details Operating July 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 55 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 66.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Encino Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Encino Solar Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 4.1 GWh | 19.4 mi |
| Atrisco Solar LLC | Rio Rancho, NM | 711.8 GWh | 11.4 mi |
| Cibola | Seboyeta, NM | 19.2 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| City of Rio Rancho WWTP | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.7 GWh | 12.4 mi |
| Facebook 2 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 28.1 GWh | 18.9 mi |
| Facebook 3 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 27.9 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Ford Utilities Center | Albuquerque, NM | 78.4 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| NMRD Data Center III, LLC | Rio Ranchero, NM | 136.3 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Prosperity Energy Storage Facility Hybri | Albuquerque, NM | 486.3 MWh | 27.3 mi |
| RC Energy AA LLC Solar Facility | Albuquerque, NM | 2.0 GWh | 22.4 mi |
| Reeves | Albuquerque, NM | 153.4 GWh | 19.2 mi |
| Rio Bravo | Albuquerque, NM | 418.8 GWh | 25.7 mi |
| Rio Rancho High School | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.2 GWh | 12.4 mi |
| Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 23.8 GWh | 27.3 mi |
| Sandoval Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 15.6 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| Santolina Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 27.4 GWh | 22.4 mi |
| South Valley Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 25.0 GWh | 26.3 mi |
| Southside Water Reclamation Plant | Albuquerque, NM | 17.3 GWh | 25.7 mi |
| Sue Cleveland High School | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.3 GWh | 11.6 mi |
| TAG | Rio Rancho, NM | 51.8 GWh | 5.7 mi |