The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) has approved a 300MW capacity increase in the US state’s community solar programme. The increased cap will go into effect on 1 November, more than doubling the current capacity approved in the Community Solar Act. The original capacity aimed to add 200MW of community solar in the US state of New Mexico, across three utilities: Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) with 125 MW; Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) with 45 MW; and El Paso Electric Company (EPE) with 30 MW.