Macho Springs
18120 Hatch Hwy NE, Deming, NM 88030Plant Summary Information
Macho Springs is ranked #46 out of 138 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Macho Springs generated 26.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Macho Springs |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
| Location | Luna County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 122.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 437.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,021 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #590 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 84 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) Southern Power Co (2014 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Macho Springs
Macho Springs Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Macho Springs (59010) |
| Plant Address | 18120 Hatch Hwy NE, Deming, NM 88030 |
| Utility | Southern Power Co (17650) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.57, -107.48 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2014 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 122.7 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 | El Paso Electric Company (EPE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | El Paso Electric Co (5701) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MSS1 Details Operating May 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 55 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 52.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 64.6 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Macho Springs Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Macho Springs Solar, LLC | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 100.00% |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Macho Springs.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afton Generating Station | La Mesa, NM | 448.1 GWh | 48.6 mi |
| Alta Luna | Deming, NM | 20.6 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Chino Mines | Hurley, NM | 73.0 GWh | 38.4 mi |
| Columbus Solar Project | Columbus, NM | 5.4 GWh | 49 mi |
| Deming Solar Energy Center | Deming, NM | 20.0 GWh | 32.1 mi |
| Elephant Butte | Truth or Consequences, NM | 56.9 GWh | 43.6 mi |
| Hatch Solar Energy Center I, LLC | Hatch, NM | 10.7 GWh | 13.5 mi |
| Lordsburg Generating | Lordsburg, NM | 120.4 GWh | 72.6 mi |
| Luna Energy Facility | Deming, NM | 2.8 TWh | 25.7 mi |
| Macho Springs Power I | Deming, NM | 130.2 GWh | 2 mi |
| New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, NM | 31.8 GWh | 66.2 mi |
| Newman | El Paso, TX | 4.0 TWh | 73.4 mi |
| Newman Solar | El Paso, TX | 13.2 GWh | 73.8 mi |
| NMSU Solar and Storage | Las Cruces, NM | 7.8 GWh | 47.2 mi |
| Nodal Power | Sunland Park, NM | 11.8 GWh | 73.7 mi |
| Pyramid | Lordsburg, NM | 269.7 GWh | 66.5 mi |
| Roadrunner Solar | Santa Teresa, NM | 46.5 GWh | 71.5 mi |
| Silver City WWTP PV Project | Silver City, NM | 2.0 GWh | 45.8 mi |
| SunE EPE2 LLC | Las Cruces, NM | 29.2 GWh | 39.7 mi |
| Wal-Mart Truth or Consequences PV | Truth or Consequences, NM | 1.9 GWh | 42.4 mi |