Buddy Solar
400 St Peters Church Road, Gold Hill, NC 28071Plant Summary Information
Buddy Solar is ranked #547 out of 748 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buddy Solar generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Buddy Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cypress Creek Renewables |
| Location | Rowan County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 21.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,288 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,538 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #629 out of 862 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #547 out of 748 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Sunlight Partners (2013 to 2014) Buddy Solar LLC (2015 to 2017) Cypress Creek Renewables (2018 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buddy Solar
Buddy Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buddy Solar (58735) |
| Plant Address | 400 St Peters Church Road, Gold Hill, NC 28071 |
| Utility | Cypress Creek Renewables (61060) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.54194, -80.36333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2015 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 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 | QF13-314-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 22.86 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating November 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2015 |
| 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 | 4.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Buddy Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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