Merck
2778 SE Side Highway, Elkton, VA 22827Plant Summary Information
Merck is ranked #93 out of 94 solar farms in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Merck generated 100.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Merck |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Location | Rockingham County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 628.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,968 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,495 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #183 out of 211 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #93 out of 94 Virginia Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Merck
Merck Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Merck (59905) |
| Plant Address | 2778 SE Side Highway, Elkton, VA 22827 |
| Utility | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.38322, -78.64369 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2017 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 628.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Merck Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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