Macho Springs Power I
16730 Hatch Highway NE, Deming, NM 88030Plant Summary Information
Macho Springs Power I is ranked #46 out of 140 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Macho Springs Power I generated 28.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Macho Springs Power I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Capital Power Corporation |
| Location | Luna County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 130.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 470.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,084 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #844 out of 1,362 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 28 New Mexico Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Element Power US LLC (2013 to 2013) Capital Power Corporation (2014 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Macho Springs Power I
Macho Springs Power I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Macho Springs Power I (57947) |
| Plant Address | 16730 Hatch Highway NE, Deming, NM 88030 |
| Utility | Capital Power Corporation (59365) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.55434, -107.50929 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2011 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 130.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | El Paso Electric Company (EPE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Great Plains, LLC (56526) |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN Details Operating November 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 50.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 28 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 28 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-1.8 |
| Design Wind Speed | 13.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Macho Springs Power I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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