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SOLAR FARMSNewman Buffer
Newman Buffer is a 102 MW planned solar farm in El Paso County, Texas, operated by El Paso Electric Co.
Plant statusIn planning
- Planning (current stage)
- Consented (not yet reached)
- Construction (not yet reached)
- OperatingTarget Feb 2027 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Feb 2027.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PV100 | Solar Photovoltaic | 102 MW | Regulatory approvals pending |
Plant details
- Operator
- El Paso Electric Co
- Location
- El Paso County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- EPE
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Planned: 102 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 70531
Location
31.9800, -106.4400
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- Fort Bliss (DEA EPIC)Solar farms Β· 2.0 MW Β· 11.1 mi
- New Mexico State UniversityGas power plants Β· 4.7 MW Β· 12.8 mi
- TJX 2021 DG El Paso DCSolar farms Β· 1.5 MW Β· 13.3 mi
- Rio GrandeGas power plants Β· 348 MW Β· 13.6 mi
- Tenet HospitalGas power plants Β· 4.2 MW Β· 15.0 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