Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center
665 Manzano Expressway, Belen, NM 87002Plant Summary Information
Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center is ranked #28 out of 96 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center generated 5.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PNM Resources |
| Location | Valencia County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 28.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 102.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,955 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,430 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #74 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 96 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center (62597) |
| Plant Address | 665 Manzano Expressway, Belen, NM 87002 |
| Utility | PNM Resources (59300) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.692, -106.688 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 28.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | pending |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator RDO Details Operating June 2019
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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