18th largest plant in New Mexico · 1293rd nationally
Sky Ranch Solar is a solar power plant in New Mexico with a nameplate capacity of 240 MW.
| Plant Name | Sky Ranch Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sky Ranch Solar And Storage |
| City | Belen |
| County | Valencia County |
| State | New Mexico |
| ZIP | 87002 |
| Coordinates | 34.78162, -106.77686 |
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| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYPV | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 190 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| SKYBA | Batteries | Battery | 50.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.