Banner Solar
2730 NC Hwy 50, Benson, NC 27504Plant Summary Information
Banner Solar is ranked #134 out of 763 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Banner Solar generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Banner Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | SunStrong Management |
| Location | Johnston County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 35.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,294 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,005 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #204 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #134 out of 763 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Banner Solar, LLC (2022 to 2024) SunStrong Management (2025 to 2025) |
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Banner Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Banner Solar (66700) |
| Plant Address | 2730 NC Hwy 50, Benson, NC 27504 |
| Utility | SunStrong Management (67509) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.41372, -78.55542 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2022 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 10.1 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 | 16-504-004 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 22.86 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BANNR Details Operating December 2021
| 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 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 55 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Banner Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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