EPCOR and SynerGen announce solar project in eastern New Mexico

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SynerGen to build nearly 500-acre solar farm on EPCOR-leased land 

CLOVIS, New Mexico, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – EPCOR USA (EPCOR) and SynerGen Solar (SynerGen) today announced they have entered into an agreement to develop nearly 500 acres of land for the purpose of developing a solar energy project. SynerGen will design, build, operate and own the solar facility which will be built less than five miles south of downtown Clovis on EPCOR-owned land.

The approximately 485-acre tract of land is capable of supporting a solar facility that can produce up to approximately 90 megawatts of electricity, or enough to power an estimated 17,000 homes. The electricity produced from the project will be sold and delivered into the New Mexico power grid.

“We pride ourselves for being environmental leaders in the communities we serve and this project will ensure our Clovis district will operate with net zero carbon emissions,” said Shawn Bradford, EPCOR Senior Vice President of Regulated US Water. “We are …

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