Power Plants Near 87746 — Solano, NM
2 power plants within 50 miles of ZIP 87746 (Solano, New Mexico). Click any plant for capacity, generation, emissions, and generator-level detail.
Centroid: 35.8484, -104.0675 · County: Harding
| Distance | Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.0 mi | Springer Solar 1 Springer, NM | Solar | 1 MW | Springer Electric Coop, Inc |
| 49.7 mi | Quay County Tucumcari, NM | Oil | 27 MW | Southwestern Public Service Co |
Power generation near this area
There are 2 power plants within 50 miles of Solano, New Mexico (ZIP 87746), with a combined 28 MW of nameplate capacity. Solar is the most common fuel type in this area with 1 of the 2 nearby plants. The closest plant is Springer Solar 1 at 48.0 miles.
Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.
All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in New Mexico, visit the New Mexico state page.
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