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The 5-megawatt community solar project will bring renewable energy to the local area.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:55am
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Doña Ana County commissioners have approved up to $10 million in industrial revenue bonds to support the development of a new 5-megawatt community solar farm in the town of Vado, New Mexico. The solar project is expected to bring renewable energy access and economic benefits to the local community.
This investment in community-scale solar power aligns with broader efforts in New Mexico to expand renewable energy generation and access, particularly in underserved areas. The Vado solar farm will provide clean electricity to local residents and businesses, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower energy costs.
The $10 million in industrial revenue bonds will help finance the construction and operation of the 5-megawatt solar farm in Vado. The project is being developed by a local renewable energy company and is designed to supply clean electricity to homes and businesses in the surrounding community through a community solar program.
The local county government that approved the bond financing for the Vado solar project.
The town in Doña Ana County where the 5-megawatt community solar farm will be located.
With the bond financing approved, the solar project developers will now move forward with securing permits, finalizing contracts, and beginning construction on the Vado community solar farm.
This investment in local renewable energy infrastructure demonstrates Doña Ana County’s commitment to expanding access to clean, affordable electricity for its residents and businesses through innovative community solar programs.
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