Milagro Solar I is a solar power plant in New Mexico.
| Plant Name | Milagro Solar I |
|---|---|
| Operator | Milagro Solar I, Llc |
| City | Santa Teresa |
| County | Dona Ana County |
| State | New Mexico |
| ZIP | 88008 |
| Coordinates | 31.79600, -106.64200 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLRPV | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 150 MW | Approved | — |
| MLRBS | Batteries | Battery | 75.0 MW | Approved | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | El Paso Electric Company |
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.