128th largest plant in New Mexico · 11132nd nationally
City Of Truth Or Consequences Pv is a solar power plant in New Mexico with a nameplate capacity of 1.9 MW. It generates roughly 1.4k MWh per year — enough to power about 129 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 8% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | City Of Truth Or Consequences Pv |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mn8 Energy Llc |
| City | Truth Or Consequences |
| County | Sierra County |
| State | New Mexico |
| ZIP | 88030 |
| Coordinates | 33.12111, -107.28778 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTC | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.9 MW | Operating | 2015 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company Of New Mexico |
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.