Benson Solar, LLC
280 Benson Hardee Rd., Benson, NC 27504Plant Summary Information
Benson Solar, LLC is ranked #423 out of 738 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Benson Solar, LLC generated 2.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Benson Solar, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NES Olympos |
| Location | Johnston County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2020 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 8.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 32.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,255 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,808 out of 5,158 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #503 out of 858 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #423 out of 738 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Benson Solar, LLC
Benson Solar, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Benson Solar, LLC (63836) |
| Plant Address | 280 Benson Hardee Rd. Benson, NC 27504 |
| Utility | NES Olympos (63471) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.3962, -78.56223 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2020 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 8.9 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 | 16-221-003 |
| 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 | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating August 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Benson Solar, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| New Energy Solar | 276 5th Avenue, Suite 805, New York, NY 10001 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Oaks | Four Oaks, NC | 8.6 GWh | 8.8 mi |
| Angier Farm | Angier, NC | 7.8 GWh | 13.4 mi |
| Banner Solar | Benson, NC | 10.4 GWh | 1.3 mi |
| Bunn Level Farm, LLC | Bunnlevel, NC | 10.0 GWh | 13.4 mi |
| Church Road Solar LLC | Angier, NC | 7.7 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| CII Methane Management IV, LLC | Smithfield, NC | 9.2 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Clovelly Solar | Lillington, NC | 10.6 GWh | 12 mi |
| Coats Solar Farm, LLC | Coats, NC | 10.1 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Cubera Solar, LLC | Dunn, NC | 4.3 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Dunn | Dunn, NC | 3.5 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Ennis Solar, LLC | Lillington, NC | 8.0 GWh | 9.2 mi |
| Erwin Farm | Erwin, NC | 7.8 GWh | 7.1 mi |
| ESA Buies Creek, LLC | Lillington, NC | 5.6 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| ESA Four Oaks 2 NC LLC | Four Oaks, NC | 3.5 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Flowers Solar LLC | Benson, NC | 8.8 GWh | 2.6 mi |
| Happy Solar | Four Oaks, NC | 7.9 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| HCE Johnston I, LLC | Willow Springs, NC | 3.6 GWh | 11.5 mi |
| Keen Farm | Four Oaks, NC | 9.6 GWh | 9.4 mi |
| Langdon Solar Farm, LLC | Four Oaks, NC | 9.4 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Page Solar | Willow Spring, NC | 2.8 GWh | 10.4 mi |