Gaston Solar

374 Gus Smith Road, Gaston, NC 27832

Plant Summary Information

Gaston Solar is ranked #278 out of 748 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gaston Solar generated 2.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameGaston Solar
Utility NameDuke Energy Renewables Services
LocationNorthampton County, NC
Initial Operation DateApril 2016
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 9.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 32.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,206 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,755 out of 5,672 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #352 out of 863 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #278 out of 748 North Carolina Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar
Previous Operator Gaston Solar LLC (2014 to 2021)
Duke Energy Renewables Services (2022 to 2023)

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Gaston Solar Details

Summary Information
Plant NameGaston Solar (59642)
Plant Address374 Gus Smith Road, Gaston, NC 27832
UtilityDuke Energy Renewables Services (65411)
Latitude, Longitude36.51472, -77.65611
Generation Dates on FileApr 2016 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateApril 2016
Annual Generation 9.1 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number14-45-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerVirginia Electric & Power Co (19876) NC
Grid Voltage 34.50 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 5MWPV Details Operating April 2016

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5 MW
Summer Capacity5 MW
Winter Capacity5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2016
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingNo
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle25
DC Net Capacity6.2 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Gaston Solar Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
Gaston Solar, LLC550 S. Caldwell Street, NAS09, Suite 925, Charlotte, NC 28202100.00%

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