Caprock Solar 2 Llc is a solar power plant in New Mexico.
| Plant Name | Caprock Solar 2 Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Renewables Services |
| City | San Jon |
| County | Quay County |
| State | New Mexico |
| ZIP | 88434 |
| Coordinates | 34.98278, -103.37833 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 30.0 MW | Indef Postponed | — |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caprock Solar 2, Llc | Charlotte, NC | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| 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.