PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/60198
EIA plant 60198
Rio Communities · Valencia · NM
Rio Communities Solar Energy Center
Operated by PNM Resources
Published location
Where is Rio Communities Solar Energy Center?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
34.582598, -106.682975
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,328 MWh |
| 2 | 1,785 MWh |
| 3 | 2,247 MWh |
| 4 | 2,703 MWh |
| 5 | 3,086 MWh |
| 6 | 2,568 MWh |
| 7 | 2,971 MWh |
| 8 | 2,699 MWh |
| 9 | 2,396 MWh |
| 10 | 2,015 MWh |
| 11 | 1,505 MWh |
| 12 | 1,457 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCSEC | Solar Photovoltaic | SUN | 10 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
60198
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Unavailable
Data edition
2024-final