Albuquerque Deploys 6 MW Solar Across 8 Sites with No Upfront Cost
Albuquerque – September 15, 2026 -- The City of Albuquerque is deploying approximately 6 MW of solar energy generation across eight municipal facilities, closing the remaining gap toward its goal of 100% renewable energy for city operations. Sustainability Partners (SP), a Public Benefit Company, is financing and delivering the infrastructure alongside contractor Energy Systems Group (ESG) under a zero-upfront-cost model.
Construction begins at first two sites under phased rollout through 2027
A groundbreaking ceremony held last week marked the start of construction at the Eastside Animal Shelter and Highland Pool, the first two of eight planned locations. Additional installations are slated for the West Mesa Aquatic Center, Duke City BMX Park, Isotopes Park, the Ken Sanchez Transit Facility, the City's 911 Call Center, and the Albuquerque International Sunport, with the remaining sites phasing in through 2027.