Santa Fe Solar Energy Center
27304 I-25 E. Frontage Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507Plant Summary Information
Santa Fe Solar Energy Center is ranked #39 out of 96 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Santa Fe Solar Energy Center generated 4.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Santa Fe Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PNM Resources |
| Location | Santa Fe County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 24.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 86.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,127 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,487 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #85 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #39 out of 96 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Santa Fe Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Santa Fe Solar Energy Center (60196) |
| Plant Address | 27304 I-25 E. Frontage Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507 |
| Utility | PNM Resources (59300) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.5878, -106.06086 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 24.1 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SFSEC Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 11.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Santa Fe Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Encino Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho Estates, NM | 131.4 GWh | 47.7 mi |
| Ford Utilities Center | Albuquerque, NM | 78.4 GWh | 47.1 mi |
| Las Vegas Solar Energy Center | Las Vegas, NM | 9.0 GWh | 48.1 mi |
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| RC Energy AA LLC Solar Facility | Albuquerque, NM | 1.5 GWh | 40.7 mi |
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| Rio Rancho High School | Rio Rancho, NM | 2.2 GWh | 40.8 mi |
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| Sandoval Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho, NM | 15.7 GWh | 47.3 mi |
| Storrie Lake Solar Project | Las Vegas, NM | 2.3 GWh | 49.5 mi |
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