Where is NMSU Solar and Storage?

In Dona Ana 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 NMSU Solar and Storage?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns NMSU Solar and Storage?

EIA-860M names El Paso Electric Co 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 NMSU Solar and Storage LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — El Paso Electric Co 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 "NMSU Solar and Storage LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is NMSU Solar and Storage still running?

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

NMSU Solar and Storage

NMSU Solar and Storage is a 4 MW solar farm in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, operated by El Paso Electric Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2021 and 2022.

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: 4 MW; 4 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2021–2022
EIA plant ID: 64881

Where it is

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County: Dona Ana County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 32.286, -106.7445
Balancing authority: EPE
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: El Paso Electric Co
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Solar 3 MW, Battery 1 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant El Paso Electric Co reports to EIA →

NMSU Solar and Storage: FAQ

Where is NMSU Solar and Storage?: In Dona Ana 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 NMSU Solar and Storage?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns NMSU Solar and Storage?: EIA-860M names El Paso Electric Co 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 NMSU Solar and Storage LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — El Paso Electric Co 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 "NMSU Solar and Storage LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is NMSU Solar and Storage still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.