Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center
9954 Paseo Del Volcan Southwes, Rio Rancho, NM 87124Plant Summary Information
Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center is ranked #38 out of 86 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center generated 5.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PNM Resources |
| Location | Bernalillo County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 23.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 86.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,076 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,426 out of 6,397 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #83 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #38 out of 86 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rio Rancho Solar Energy Center (63184) |
| Plant Address | 9954 Paseo Del Volcan Southwes, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 |
| Utility | PNM Resources (59300) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.10476, -106.48237 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2019 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 23.8 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 | 971066 |
| 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 RIRA Details Operating December 2019
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 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 Rancho Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 4.1 GWh | 8 mi |
| Atrisco Solar LLC | Rio Rancho, NM | 732.6 GWh | 22.1 mi |
| Britton Solar Energy Center | Moriarty, NM | 138.8 GWh | 22.6 mi |
| City of Rio Rancho WWTP | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.7 GWh | 19 mi |
| Facebook 2 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 28.1 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Facebook 3 Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 27.9 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Ford Utilities Center | Albuquerque, NM | 78.4 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 23.7 GWh | 20.5 mi |
| Prosperity Energy Storage Facility Hybri | Albuquerque, NM | 251.0 MWh | 11.3 mi |
| Quail Ranch Solar and BESS | Rio Rancho, NM | 87.9 GWh | 22.1 mi |
| RC Energy AA LLC Solar Facility | Albuquerque, NM | 2.0 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| Reeves | Albuquerque, NM | 180.3 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Rio Bravo | Albuquerque, NM | 418.8 GWh | 10.6 mi |
| Rio Rancho High School | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.2 GWh | 15.2 mi |
| Sandoval Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 15.6 GWh | 22.4 mi |
| Santolina Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 27.4 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| South Valley Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 25.0 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Southside Water Reclamation Plant | Albuquerque, NM | 20.2 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| Sue Cleveland High School | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.3 GWh | 17.5 mi |
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