Los Lunas Solar Energy Center

900 PNM Lane, Los Lunas, NM 87031

Plant Summary Information

Los Lunas Solar Energy Center is ranked #49 out of 84 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Los Lunas Solar Energy Center generated 3.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameLos Lunas Solar Energy Center
Utility NamePNM Resources
LocationValencia County, NM
Initial Operation DateJune 2011
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 13.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 49.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,630 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,515 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #99 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #49 out of 84 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 2024)

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Monthly Net Generation for Los Lunas Solar Energy Center

Los Lunas Solar Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameLos Lunas Solar Energy Center (57571)
Plant Address900 PNM Lane, Los Lunas, NM 87031
UtilityPNM Resources (59300)
Latitude, Longitude34.83314, -106.77241
Generation Dates on FileJun 2011 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateJune 2011
Annual Generation 13.4 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityPublic Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPublic Service Co of NM (15473) NM
Grid Voltage 12.47 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator LLSEC Details Operating June 2011

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity5 MW
Winter Capacity5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2011
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSolar
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle25
DC Net Capacity6.4 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator LMS2 Details Operating October 2013

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity2 MW
Summer Capacity2 MW
Winter Capacity2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2013
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSolar
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle25
DC Net Capacity2.5 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Los Lunas Solar Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Public Service Co of NMMS 2730414 Silver S.W. AS-7, Albuquerque, NM 87102Generator LLSEC100.00%
Public Service Co of NMMS 2730414 Silver S.W. AS-7, Albuquerque, NM 87102Generator LMS2100.00%

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