Tri-State to build solar plant in northeast NM
A 500,000-panel solar photovoltaic power plant that will stretch for nearly a mile is being planned on the high plains of northeastern New Mexico between Springer and Cimarron. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association of Westminster, Colo., announced Tuesday it has entered into an agreement with Tempe, Ariz.-based First Solar Inc. to develop the plant. It will produce 30 megawatts - enough electricity for the needs of about 9,000 homes.
Photo taken by Mike Weston
"This is a major, major undertaking. As you stand there, literally as far as your eye can see will be rows of solar panels," Tri-State spokesman Jim Van Someren said. "It's going to be quite a facility."
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