Buena Vista Energy Center
A 170 MW solar power plant in Otero, New Mexico, owned by Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC, commissioned in 2023.
Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 66408Solar
Nameplate capacity
170 MW
Primary fuel
Solar
Commissioned
2023
Owner
Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC
Location
Otero, New Mexico
Coordinates
Generation (2024)
384.6 GWh
Other fuels
Storage
Status
Operating
Technology
Solar Photovoltaic
Units
2
Reported annual generation
| Year | GWh | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 266.4 | |
| 2024 | 384.6 |
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