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SOLAR FARMSCunningham Solar II
Cunningham Solar II is a 196 MW approved solar farm in Lea County, New Mexico, operated by Southwestern Public Service Co.
Plant statusConsented
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (current stage)
- Construction (not yet reached)
- OperatingTarget Apr 2027 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Apr 2027.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCS2 | Solar Photovoltaic | 196 MW | Approved, construction not started |
Plant details
- Operator
- Southwestern Public Service Co
- Location
- Lea County, New Mexico
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Approved: 196 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 70259
Location
32.7864, -103.3507
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- CunninghamGas power plants · 444 MW · 5.1 mi
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- Middle DaisySolar farms · 5.0 MW · 13.3 mi
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