Where is Cunningham Solar I & BESS?

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 Cunningham Solar I & BESS?

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

Who owns Cunningham Solar I & BESS?

EIA-860M names Southwestern Public Service 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 Cunningham Solar I & BESS LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Southwestern Public Service 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 "Cunningham Solar I & BESS LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Cunningham Solar I & BESS still running?

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

Cunningham Solar I & BESS

Cunningham Solar I & BESS is a 108 MW solar farm in Lea County, New Mexico, operated by Southwestern Public Service Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 2026.

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: 108 MW; 108 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2026
EIA plant ID: 69258

Where it is

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County: Lea County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 32.7846, -103.3374
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Southwestern Public Service 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 72 MW, Battery 36 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Southwestern Public Service Co reports to EIA →

Cunningham Solar I & BESS: FAQ

Where is Cunningham Solar I & BESS?: 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 Cunningham Solar I & BESS?: 108 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Cunningham Solar I & BESS?: EIA-860M names Southwestern Public Service 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 Cunningham Solar I & BESS LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Southwestern Public Service 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 "Cunningham Solar I & BESS LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Cunningham Solar I & BESS still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.