Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center
100 Energy Drive, Los Lunas, NM 87031Plant Summary Information
Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center is ranked #35 out of 84 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center generated 4.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PNM Resources |
| Location | Valencia County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 23.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 84.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,961 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,275 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #82 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #35 out of 84 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Project Development (2014 to 2014) PNM Resources (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center
Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center (59618) |
| Plant Address | 100 Energy Drive, Los Lunas, NM 87031 |
| Utility | PNM Resources (59300) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.81, -106.52 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2015 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 23.7 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 | 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MLK Details Operating January 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 11.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Meadow Lake 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 Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 4.1 GWh | 25.2 mi |
| CNMEC Solar Energy Center | Estancia, NM | 5.5 GWh | 26.7 mi |
| Facebook 1 Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 25.6 GWh | 13.8 mi |
| Ford Utilities Center | Albuquerque, NM | 78.4 GWh | 19.9 mi |
| La Luz Energy Center | Belen, NM | 7.5 GWh | 21.5 mi |
| Los Lunas Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 13.4 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Manzano Solar | Los Lunas, NM | 18.3 GWh | 8.8 mi |
| Prosperity Energy Storage Facility Hybri | Albuquerque, NM | 629.0 MWh | 14.8 mi |
| RC Energy AA LLC Solar Facility | Albuquerque, NM | 2.0 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Reeves | Albuquerque, NM | 192.6 GWh | 25.4 mi |
| Rio Bravo | Albuquerque, NM | 418.8 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Rio Communities Solar Energy Center | Rio Communities, NM | 26.8 GWh | 18.2 mi |
| Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center | Belen, NM | 23.0 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 23.8 GWh | 20.5 mi |
| Santolina Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 27.4 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| Sky Ranch Solar | Belen, NM | 496.2 GWh | 14.7 mi |
| South Valley Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 25.0 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| Southside Water Reclamation Plant | Albuquerque, NM | 17.9 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Valencia Energy Facility | Belen, NM | 76.8 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| Vista Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 28.2 GWh | 9 mi |