Where is Buena Vista Energy Center?

In Otero 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 Buena Vista Energy Center?

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

Who owns Buena Vista Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Buena Vista Energy Center, 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 Buena Vista Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Buena Vista Energy Center, 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 "Buena Vista Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Buena Vista Energy Center still running?

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

Buena Vista Energy Center

Buena Vista Energy Center is a 170 MW solar farm in Otero County, New Mexico, operated by Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2023.

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: 170 MW; 170 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2023
EIA plant ID: 66408

Where it is

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County: Otero County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 32.0666, -106.2853
Balancing authority: EPE
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Solar 120 MW, Battery 50 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.

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Buena Vista Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Buena Vista Energy Center?: In Otero 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 Buena Vista Energy Center?: 170 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Buena Vista Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Buena Vista Energy Center, 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 Buena Vista Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Buena Vista Energy Center, 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 "Buena Vista Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Buena Vista Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.