Bay Branch Solar
6411 US 17, Chocowinity, NC 27187Plant Summary Information
Bay Branch Solar is ranked #110 out of 761 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bay Branch Solar generated 2.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Bay Branch Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sol Systems |
| Location | Beaufort County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 11.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 39.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,008 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,730 out of 6,463 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #183 out of 875 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #110 out of 761 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Hexagon Energy (2016 to 2017) Sol Systems (2018 to 2024) |
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Bay Branch Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bay Branch Solar (60601) |
| Plant Address | 6411 US 17, Chocowinity, NC 27187 |
| Utility | Sol Systems (61677) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.4745, -77.1191 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2018 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 11.0 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 | QF16-814-000 |
| 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 | 22.86 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BBSOL Details Operating December 2018
| 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 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Bay Branch Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Solar, LLC | Chocowinity, NC | 24.6 GWh | 1.5 mi |
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| Flemming Solar Center LLC | Greenville, NC | 8.0 GWh | 20 mi |
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| Highland Solar Center LLC | Grifton, NC | 8.6 GWh | 20.2 mi |
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