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SOLAR FARMS · BATTERY STORAGEBuena Vista Energy Center
Buena Vista Energy Center is a 170 MW operating solar and battery storage plant in Otero County, New Mexico, operated by Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC. Its batteries store up to 200 MWh.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVEC1 | Solar Photovoltaic | 120 MW | |
| BESS1 | Batteries | 50 MW 200 MWh |
Plant details
- Operator
- Buena Vista Energy Center, LLC
- Location
- Otero County, New Mexico
- Balancing authority
- EPE
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 170 MW
- First unit online
- Jun 2023
- EIA plant ID
- 66408
Location
32.0666, -106.2853
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem