Essex Solar Center
Tidewater Trail, Dunnsville, VA 22454Plant Summary Information
Essex Solar Center is ranked #48 out of 101 solar farms in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Essex Solar Center generated 5.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Essex Solar Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Arevon Energy, Inc. |
| Location | Essex County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 35.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 130.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,402 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,004 out of 5,778 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #99 out of 217 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #48 out of 101 Virginia Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Coronal Development Services (2016 to 2016) Essex Solar Center, LLC (2017 to 2019) CD Arevon USA, Inc. (2020 to 2021) Arevon Energy, Inc. (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Essex Solar Center
Essex Solar Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Essex Solar Center (61406) |
| Plant Address | Tidewater Trail, Dunnsville, VA 22454 |
| Utility | Arevon Energy, Inc. (61230) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.83409, -76.79997 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 35.9 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 | 701681 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ESSEX Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 26.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Essex Solar Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookers Mill Solar | Farnham, VA | 30.7 GWh | 13.2 mi |
| Briel Solar Farm | Standston, VA | 41.8 GWh | 33.2 mi |
| Carvers Creek Solar | Gloucester, VA | 62.4 GWh | 21.6 mi |
| Charles City | Providence Forge, VA | 54.0 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Correctional Solar LLC | Barhamsville, VA | 30.1 GWh | 25.2 mi |
| Energix Hollyfield, LLC | Manquin, VA | 25.5 GWh | 23.1 mi |
| Gardy's Mill Solar | Kinsale, VA | 25.5 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Gloucester Solar | Gloucester, VA | 37.5 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Hemings Solar | Warsaw, VA | 6.9 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Hollyfield | Manquin, VA | 29.8 GWh | 23.1 mi |
| King & Queen | Little Plymouth, VA | 53.8 GWh | 11.5 mi |
| Mechanicsville Solar | Mechanicsville, VA | 52.8 GWh | 25.1 mi |
| Montross Solar | Montross, VA | 34.6 GWh | 16.8 mi |
| Norge Solar Farm | Williamsburg, VA | 1.9 GWh | 32.4 mi |
| Northern Neck | Warsaw, VA | 1.5 GWh | 9.4 mi |
| Puller Solar | Topping, VA | 27.7 GWh | 25.6 mi |
| Rappahannock Solar, LLC | White Stone, VA | 3.2 GWh | 25.8 mi |
| Waste Management Middle Peninsula LFGTE | Glenns, VA | 50.0 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Westmoreland County Solar Project | WARSAW, VA | 47.2 GWh | 12.4 mi |
| WestRock-West Point Mill | West Point, VA | 506.2 GWh | 20.4 mi |