Balsam
1050 W. Garden Street, Sanford, NC 27330Plant Summary Information
Balsam is ranked #238 out of 762 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Balsam generated 1.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Balsam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC |
| Location | Lee County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 33.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,478 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,150 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #309 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #238 out of 762 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Current Energy Group (2014 to 2014) Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (2015 to 2016) SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (2017 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Balsam
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Balsam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Balsam (59828) |
| Plant Address | 1050 W. Garden Street, Sanford, NC 27330 |
| Utility | SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (61119) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.45889, -79.17389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 9.1 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 | 14-549 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5375 Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 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 |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Balsam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1025 Traveller Solar, LLC | Sanford, NC | 8.4 GWh | 3.5 mi |
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| Cohen Farm Solar, LLC | Sanford, NC | 9.8 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Cotten Farm, LLC | Sanford, NC | 8.8 GWh | 5 mi |
| Cougar Solar, LLC | Sanford, NC | 3.2 GWh | 0.5 mi |
| Elm Solar, LLC | Sanford, NC | 9.4 GWh | 0.9 mi |
| Flatwood Farm | Moncure, NC | 9.0 GWh | 12 mi |
| Flint Hill Solar, LLC | Carthage, NC | 8.5 GWh | 21.7 mi |
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| Kathleen Solar | Fuquay Varina, NC | 9.3 GWh | 21.2 mi |
| Lillington Solar | Lillington, NC | 8.8 GWh | 21.9 mi |
| Moncure Farm LLC | Moncure, NC | 5.9 GWh | 11 mi |
| Mustang Solar | Robbins, NC | 9.8 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| Sedberry Farm | Carthage, NC | 8.5 GWh | 17 mi |
| Sweetgum Solar | Sanford, NC | 9.3 GWh | 0.4 mi |
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