NMSU Solar and Storage
TBD, Las Cruces, NM 88003Plant Summary Information
NMSU Solar and Storage is ranked #62 out of 96 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
NMSU Solar and Storage generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | NMSU Solar and Storage |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | El Paso Electric Co |
| Location | Doña Ana County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2021 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 7.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 27.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,077 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,628 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #116 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #62 out of 96 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for NMSU Solar and Storage
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NMSU Solar and Storage Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | NMSU Solar and Storage (64881) |
| Plant Address | TBD, Las Cruces, NM 88003 |
| Utility | El Paso Electric Co (5701) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.28605, -106.74453 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2022 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 7.8 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 | El Paso Electric Company (EPE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | El Paso Electric Co (5701) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 23.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator NMSUF Details Operating April 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Dual Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator NMSUB Details Operating May 2022
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 4 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 1 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 1 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 1 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | P |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 64881 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | NMSUB |
| Support T D Asset | No |
NMSU Solar and Storage Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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