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XCEL-1 Community Solar
5.0 MW solar power plant · Chaves County, New Mexico
- Operating capacity
- 5.0 MW
- 1 generator
- Main fuel
- Solar
- First unit online
- 2026
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 69107
- Operator
- Affordable Solar Silver City, LLC
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- County
- Chaves County
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Location
- 33.3266, -104.5360
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XCL-1Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 5.0 MW | Mar 2026 | Operating |
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sev NM Phase 2 | Solar | 2.0 MW | 2.4 mi |
| Gse Nm1 | Solar | 2.3 MW | 8.1 mi |
| Chaves County Solar II | Solar | 30.0 MW | 9.0 mi |
| Chaves Solar, LLC | Solar | 70.0 MW | 9.7 mi |
| Roswell Solar, LLC | Solar | 70.0 MW | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can XCEL-1 Community Solar produce?
- XCEL-1 Community Solar has 5.0 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 1 generator as of August 2026.
- Who operates XCEL-1 Community Solar?
- EIA lists Affordable Solar Silver City, LLC as the operator of XCEL-1 Community Solar.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026) · Data for August 2026