Ac Ranch I is a solar power plant in New Mexico.
| Plant Name | Ac Ranch I |
|---|---|
| Operator | Lydian Energy |
| City | Hobbs |
| County | Lea County |
| State | New Mexico |
| ZIP | 88240 |
| Coordinates | 32.73226, -103.27477 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC1S | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 75.0 MW | Approved | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.