In Lea County, New Mexico (NM). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

10 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names SunE SPS3, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as SPS3 Lea LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — SunE SPS3, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "SPS3 Lea LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is SPS3 Lea still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

SPS3 Lea

SPS3 Lea is a 10 MW solar farm in Lea County, New Mexico, operated by SunE SPS3, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 2011.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 10 MW; 10 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2011
EIA plant ID: 57738

Where it is

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County: Lea County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 32.4697, -103.3233
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: SunE SPS3, LLC
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

Every plant SunE SPS3, LLC reports to EIA →

SPS3 Lea: FAQ

Where is SPS3 Lea?: In Lea County, New Mexico (NM). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is SPS3 Lea?: 10 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns SPS3 Lea?: EIA-860M names SunE SPS3, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as SPS3 Lea LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — SunE SPS3, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "SPS3 Lea LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is SPS3 Lea still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.