Watson Seed Farm PV1
16825 Watson Seed Farm Rd, Whitakers, NC 27891Plant Summary Information
Watson Seed Farm PV1 is ranked #68 out of 748 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Watson Seed Farm PV1 generated 7.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Watson Seed Farm PV1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ecoplexus, Inc |
| Location | Nash County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 32.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 115.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,497 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,011 out of 5,739 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #126 out of 864 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #68 out of 748 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Watson Seed Farm PV1
Watson Seed Farm PV1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Watson Seed Farm PV1 (59153) |
| Plant Address | 16825 Watson Seed Farm Rd, Whitakers, NC 27891 |
| Utility | Ecoplexus, Inc (58970) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.12972, -77.72139 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2016 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 32.2 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 | QF14-578-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WAT1 Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 190 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 25 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Thin Film CIGS | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Watson Seed Farm PV1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Air Energy XVII, LLC | 101 2nd St., Ste. 1250, San Francisco, CA 94105 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Battleboro Farm | South Whitakers, NC | 7.5 GWh | 5.4 mi |
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| Castalia Solar | Castalia, NC | 3.7 GWh | 4.3 mi |
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| Grissom Solar, LLC | Enfield, NC | 10.6 GWh | 12.4 mi |
| Harts Mill Solar, LLC | Tarboro, NC | 175.0 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| HXNAir Solar One | Halifax, NC | 9.1 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Innovative Solar 59, LLC | Nashville, NC | 3.5 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| Innovative Solar 60, LLC | Castalia, NC | 3.7 GWh | 15.3 mi |
| Leggett Solar, LLC | Leggett, NC | 6.2 GWh | 7.4 mi |
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| QVC Inc | Rocky Mount, NC | 2.8 GWh | 14.6 mi |
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