Las Vegas Solar Energy Center
80 Highway 518, Las Vegas, NM 87701Plant Summary Information
Las Vegas Solar Energy Center is ranked #61 out of 96 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Las Vegas Solar Energy Center generated 2.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Las Vegas Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PNM Resources |
| Location | San Miguel County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 33.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,536 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,196 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #115 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #61 out of 96 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) First Solar Project Development (2014 to 2014) PNM Resources (2015 to 2025) |
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Las Vegas Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Las Vegas Solar Energy Center (57576) |
| Plant Address | 80 Highway 518, Las Vegas, NM 87701 |
| Utility | PNM Resources (59300) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.64333, -105.20667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 9.0 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 | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator LVSEC Details Operating November 2011
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Las Vegas Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of NM | MS 2730414 Silver S.W. AS-7, Albuquerque, NM 87102 | 100.00% |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Las Vegas Solar Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiquiu Dam | Abiquiu, NM | 15.7 GWh | 79.6 mi |
| Alcalde Solar Array | Alcalde, NM | 5.9 GWh | 56 mi |
| Angel Fire Energy Facility | Angel Fire, NM | 14.8 GWh | 53.6 mi |
| Aragonne Wind LLC | Santa Rosa, NM | 714.1 GWh | 58.3 mi |
| Britton Solar Energy Center | Moriarty, NM | 130.3 GWh | 66.4 mi |
| Cimarron Solar Facility | Springer, NM | 60.3 GWh | 65.3 mi |
| CNMEC Solar Energy Center | Estancia, NM | 5.5 GWh | 76.2 mi |
| El Cabo Wind | Encino, NM | 1.1 TWh | 70.1 mi |
| La Joya NM | Encino, NM | 860.9 GWh | 65 mi |
| Questa Solar Facility | Questa, NM | 1.3 GWh | 77.5 mi |
| Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 27.5 GWh | 80.9 mi |
| San Miguel I Solar Energy Center | Las Vegas, NM | 26.3 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| San Miguel II Solar Energy Center | Las Vegas, NM | 26.6 GWh | 2 mi |
| Santa Fe Solar Energy Center | Santa Fe, NM | 24.1 GWh | 48.1 mi |
| Springer Solar 1 | Springer, NM | 2.2 GWh | 62.4 mi |
| Storrie Lake Solar Project | Las Vegas, NM | 2.3 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Syncarpha Eagle Nest | Eagle Nest, NM | 2.0 GWh | 62.4 mi |
| Syncarpha El Rito | El Rito, NM | 3.5 GWh | 72.7 mi |
| Syncarpha Taos | Taos, NM | 7.6 GWh | 56.3 mi |
| Taos Mesa Energy Facility Hybrid | El Prado, NM | 40.7 GWh | 59.7 mi |