Where is Shallow Basket?

In Rio Arriba 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 Shallow Basket?

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

Who owns Shallow Basket?

EIA-860M names Shallow Basket Energy, 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 Shallow Basket LLC?

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

Is Shallow Basket still running?

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

Shallow Basket

Shallow Basket is a 190 MW solar farm in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, operated by Shallow Basket Energy, LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2025.

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: 190 MW; 190 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2025
EIA plant ID: 68868

Where it is

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County: Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 36.2521, -107.3107
Balancing authority: PNM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Shallow Basket Energy, 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 140 MW, Battery 50 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.

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Shallow Basket: FAQ

Where is Shallow Basket?: In Rio Arriba 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 Shallow Basket?: 190 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Shallow Basket?: EIA-860M names Shallow Basket Energy, 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 Shallow Basket LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Shallow Basket Energy, 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 "Shallow Basket LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Shallow Basket still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.