PNM plans to build a new solar facility in northwest New Mexico

2 Dec 2024


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A new solar and battery storage facility known as the Sunbelt Project could be coming to the Central Consolidated School District in northwest New Mexico.

The Public Service Company of New Mexico plans to build a 100-megawatt array with either 30 or 50 megawatts of battery storage in the school district's boundaries.

PNM filed an application with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission asking state regulators to approve that project as well as additional power purchase agreements and energy storage agreements for a total of 430 megawatts.

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