Vista Solar Energy Center
120 Bonita Vista Blvd., Los Lunas, NM 87031Plant Summary Information
Vista Solar Energy Center is ranked #31 out of 96 solar farms in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Vista Solar Energy Center generated 5.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Vista Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PNM Resources |
| Location | Valencia County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 27.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 99.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,985 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,439 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #77 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 96 New Mexico Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Vista Solar Energy Center
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Vista Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Vista Solar Energy Center (62467) |
| Plant Address | 120 Bonita Vista Blvd., Los Lunas, NM 87031 |
| Utility | PNM Resources (59300) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.741, -106.655 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 27.7 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 | Form 556 Submission ID: 967770 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | Form 556 Submission ID: 967770 |
| 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 VISTA Details Operating March 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 | March 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 | 12.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Vista Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| ASG-4 Community Solar | Belen, NM | 184.0 MWh | 12.9 mi |
| ASG-8 | Belen, NM | 2.1 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Facebook 1 Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 23.0 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Ford Utilities Center | Albuquerque, NM | 78.4 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| La Luz Energy Center | Belen, NM | 14.9 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Los Lunas Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 15.3 GWh | 9.2 mi |
| Manzano Solar | Los Lunas, NM | 18.2 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Meadow Lake Solar Energy Center | Los Lunas, NM | 23.0 GWh | 9 mi |
| Netflix ABQ System A | Albuquerque, NM | 87.0 MWh | 17.9 mi |
| Netflix ABQ System B | Albuquerque, NM | 116.0 MWh | 17.9 mi |
| Prosperity Energy Storage Facility Hybri | Albuquerque, NM | 285.0 MWh | 18.1 mi |
| Rio Bravo | Albuquerque, NM | 287.6 GWh | 19.7 mi |
| Rio Communities Solar Energy Center | Rio Communities, NM | 23.4 GWh | 11.1 mi |
| Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center | Belen, NM | 28.3 GWh | 3.9 mi |
| Santolina Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 26.8 GWh | 23 mi |
| Sky Ranch Solar | Belen, NM | 505.5 GWh | 7.5 mi |
| SLO-1 Community Solar | Los Lunas, NM | 705.0 MWh | 3 mi |
| South Valley Solar Energy Center | Albuquerque, NM | 26.5 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| Southside Water Reclamation Plant | Albuquerque, NM | 21.7 GWh | 19 mi |
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