Overview
Bluewater CDEC 1 is a 2.4 MW solar PV facility in New Mexico, USA, owned by Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management LLC. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the US IRA framework.
Bluewater CDEC 1 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in New Mexico, United States. With a capacity of 2.4 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The facility is owned by Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management LLC and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and New Mexico's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates that 50% of electricity be from renewable sources by 2030. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant's capacity is typical for community or commercial-scale solar projects. Bluewater CDEC 1 contributes to grid integration of renewable energy in New Mexico, a state with high solar insolation. The facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports the state's transition to a cleaner energy mix. Its location in a rural area minimizes visual and land-use conflicts, while providing local economic benefits.
Environmental context
New Mexico's high solar insolation makes it ideal for solar PV generation. The facility's location in a rural area reduces visual and land-use impacts compared to urban installations. Solar PV has minimal bird and bat impacts relative to wind energy, and grid integration challenges are manageable at this scale.
Frequently asked questions
Bluewater CDEC 1 is located in New Mexico, United States, at coordinates 35.240000, -107.946000.
Bluewater CDEC 1 has a capacity of 2.4 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV facility.
The facility is owned by Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management LLC.
The facility operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and New Mexico's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which targets 50% renewable electricity by 2030.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and has minimal impact on wildlife compared to other energy sources.