Balsam
1050 W. Garden Street, Sanford, NC 27330Plant Summary Information
Balsam is ranked #343 out of 748 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Balsam generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Balsam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC |
| Location | Lee County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 8.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 31.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,295 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,815 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #417 out of 862 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #343 out of 748 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Current Energy Group (2014 to 2014) Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (2015 to 2016) SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Balsam
Balsam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Balsam (59828) |
| Plant Address | 1050 W. Garden Street, Sanford, NC 27330 |
| Utility | SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (61119) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.45889, -79.17389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2015 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 8.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 14-549 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5375 Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Balsam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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