New Mexico has 86 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 2,321 MW. Of those, 14 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger), including 4 mega-projects of 200 MW or more. The largest single facility is Arroyo Solar Energy Storage Hybrid in Pueblo Pintado, McKinley County — a 300 MW plant operated by Arroyo Solar LLC.
Use the interactive New Mexico solar farms map below to explore every plant, color-coded by technology type and sized by capacity. Click any solar farm for its name, operator, capacity (MW), technology, and location — or view the full US solar farms interactive map to compare New Mexico to every other state.
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New Mexico Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 86 total solar farms in New Mexico (EIA Form 860 (US Energy Information Administration), latest reporting period)
- 2,321 MW total installed solar capacity
- 387 MW co-located battery storage capacity
- 14 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 4 mega-projects rated 200 MW or larger
- 32 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
New Mexico Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 78 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
- 8 Solar PV with Battery Storage — newer hybrid plants that pair panels with on-site batteries to store excess generation
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in New Mexico
The largest solar farm in New Mexico by installed capacity is Arroyo Solar Energy Storage Hybrid at 300 MW. The 15 largest New Mexico solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arroyo Solar Energy Storage Hybrid | Arroyo Solar LLC | 300 MW + 150 MW battery | Pueblo Pintado, McKinley |
| 2 | Atrisco Solar LLC | Atrisco Solar LLC | 300 MW | Rio Rancho, Bernalillo |
| 3 | San Juan Solar I | San Juan Solar I, LLC | 200 MW + 100 MW battery | Kirtland, San Juan |
| 4 | Escalante (NM) | OE_ESCL | 200 MW | Grants, McKinley |
| 5 | Sky Ranch Solar | Sky Ranch Solar and Storage | 190 MW + 50 MW battery | Belen, Valencia |
| 6 | Buena Vista Energy Center | Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC | 120 MW + 50 MW battery | Chaparral, Otero |
| 7 | Roswell Solar, LLC | Roswell Solar, LLC | 70 MW | Roswell, Chaves |
| 8 | Chaves Solar, LLC | Chaves Solar LLC | 70 MW | Roswell, Chaves |
| 9 | Encino Solar Energy Center | Exus New Mexico | 55 MW | Rio Rancho Estates, Sandoval |
| 10 | Macho Springs | Southern Power Co | 52 MW | Deming, Luna |
| 11 | NMRD Data Center III, LLC | Exus New Mexico | 50 MW | Rio Ranchero, Sandoval |
| 12 | Jicarilla Solar 2 | Repsol Renewables NA | 50 MW | Dulce, Rio Arriba |
| 13 | Jicarilla Solar 1 LLC | Repsol Renewables NA | 50 MW + 20 MW battery | Dulce, Rio Arriba |
| 14 | Britton Solar Energy Center | Exus New Mexico | 50 MW | Moriarty, Torrance |
| 15 | Route 66 Energy Center, LLC | Route 66 Energy Center, LLC | 50 MW | San Fidel, Cibola |
Top Solar Operators in New Mexico
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in New Mexico:
- Arroyo Solar LLC — 1 plant, 300 MW total
- Atrisco Solar LLC — 1 plant, 300 MW total
- San Juan Solar I, LLC — 1 plant, 200 MW total
- OE_ESCL — 1 plant, 200 MW total
- Exus New Mexico — 9 plants, 190 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in New Mexico
Utility-scale solar in New Mexico is overseen by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Wholesale market participation and interconnection are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the relevant ISO/RTO. All generators above 1 MW must report capacity, fuel type, and location to the EIA via Form 860 — the dataset used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many solar farms are in New Mexico?
New Mexico has 86 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 2,321 MW of installed capacity. Of those, 14 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in New Mexico?
The largest solar farm in New Mexico is Arroyo Solar Energy Storage Hybrid, located in Pueblo Pintado (McKinley County), with 300 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by Arroyo Solar LLC.
How much solar capacity does New Mexico have?
New Mexico has 2,321 MW of installed solar capacity across 86 plants reporting to the EIA. This counts only the solar portion (Solar_MW field) — co-located batteries and other generation are reported separately.
Who regulates solar farms in New Mexico?
Solar farms in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC. The EIA collects annual data on every utility-scale solar plant via Form 860.
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