New Mexico Wind Energy Center
1561 State Highway 252, House, NM 88121Plant Summary Information
New Mexico Wind Energy Center is ranked #24 out of 138 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
New Mexico Wind Energy Center generated 138.7 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | New Mexico Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | FPL Energy New Mexico Wind LLC |
| Location | Quay County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2003 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 500.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,354 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #372 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 27 New Mexico Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for New Mexico Wind Energy Center
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New Mexico Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | New Mexico Wind Energy Center (56097) |
| Plant Address | 1561 State Highway 252, House, NM 88121 |
| Utility | FPL Energy New Mexico Wind LLC (34717) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.63566, -104.04733 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2003 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 500.1 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 | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GE15 Details Operating September 2003
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 204 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 204 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 204 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 136 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 136 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 S |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 213.3 |
New Mexico Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #375 | Canadian Hills Wind | El Rino, OK | 497.7 GWh |
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| #382 | Cedar Creek Wind, LLC | Shelley, ID | 485.9 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding New Mexico Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aragonne Wind LLC | Santa Rosa, NM | 627.7 GWh | 56.1 mi |
| Broadview Energy JN, LLC | Texico, NM | 674.1 GWh | 53.8 mi |
| Broadview Energy KW, LLC | Texico, NM | 534.3 GWh | 50.4 mi |
| Broadview Energy Prime 2 LLC | Grady, NM | 17.8 GWh | 42.7 mi |
| Broadview Energy Prime LLC | Grady, NM | 22.2 GWh | 41.8 mi |
| Caprock Solar 1 LLC | San Jon, NM | 57.2 GWh | 44.9 mi |
| Casa Mesa Wind Energy Center Hybrid | House, NM | 179.9 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| Clines Corners Wind Farm LLC | Encino, NM | 1.1 TWh | 81.4 mi |
| Duran Mesa LLC | Duran, NM | 342.2 GWh | 84 mi |
| El Cabo Wind | Encino, NM | 1.0 TWh | 80.4 mi |
| Grady Wind Energy Center, LLC | Clovis, NM | 819.6 GWh | 54.7 mi |
| Mariah del Norte | Friona, TX | 910.9 GWh | 83.6 mi |
| Milo Wind Project LLC | Portales, NM | 197.6 GWh | 64.6 mi |
| Quay County | Tucumcari, NM | 378.0 MWh | 41.8 mi |
| Red Cloud Wind LLC | Corona, NM | 1.2 TWh | 82.3 mi |
| Roosevelt County | Portales, NM | 861.8 GWh | 57.8 mi |
| Sagamore Wind | Rogers, NM | 2.1 TWh | 68.9 mi |
| San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC | Elida, NM | 234.4 GWh | 47.1 mi |
| SoCore Clovis 1 | Clovis, NM | 4.3 GWh | 47.5 mi |
| Tecolote Wind LLC | Duran, NM | 850.0 GWh | 81.6 mi |