PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/62597
EIA plant 62597
Belen · Valencia · NM
Rio De Oro Solar Energy Center
Operated by PNM Resources
Published location
Where is Rio De Oro 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.
34.692000, -106.688000
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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 | 1,435 MWh |
| 2 | 1,951 MWh |
| 3 | 2,361 MWh |
| 4 | 1,286 MWh |
| 5 | 0 MWh |
| 6 | 2,092 MWh |
| 7 | 3,127 MWh |
| 8 | 2,800 MWh |
| 9 | 2,515 MWh |
| 10 | 2,337 MWh |
| 11 | 1,492 MWh |
| 12 | 1,639 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDO | Solar Photovoltaic | SUN | 10 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
62597
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Unavailable
Data edition
2024-final