Amherst Solar Facility (VA)
1060 Union Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521Plant Summary Information
Amherst Solar Facility (VA) is ranked #100 out of 138 solar farms in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Amherst Solar Facility (VA) generated 2.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Amherst Solar Facility (VA) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Appalachian Power Co |
| Location | Amherst County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2023 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 36.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,216 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,958 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #159 out of 243 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #100 out of 138 Virginia Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Amherst Solar Facility (VA) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Amherst Solar Facility (VA) (67225) |
| Plant Address | 1060 Union Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 |
| Utility | Appalachian Power Co (733) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.5536, -79.0173 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2023 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 10.1 GWh |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Appalachian Power Co (733) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 30 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Amherst Solar Facility (VA) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Depot Solar Center, LLC | Rustburg, VA | 24.4 GWh | 19.9 mi |
| Elam Road Solar, LLC | Pamplin, VA | 5.8 GWh | 29.1 mi |
| Energix Buckingham, LLC | Cumberland, VA | 40.5 GWh | 35 mi |
| Fairfield Lee Solar, LLC Community Solar | Fairfield, VA | 11.0 GWh | 30.5 mi |
| Georgia-Pacific Big Island | Big Island, VA | 38.8 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| HCE Red House Solar, LLC | Red House, VA | 3.6 GWh | 27.9 mi |
| HCE Roark Mill Solar, LLC | Hurt, VA | 4.1 GWh | 37.8 mi |
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| Reusens | Lynchburg, VA | 21.0 GWh | 11.1 mi |
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