Bedford Solar (Oppidum)
1477 Draper Rd., Bedford, VA 24523Plant Summary Information
Bedford Solar (Oppidum) is ranked #122 out of 138 solar farms in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bedford Solar (Oppidum) generated 700.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bedford Solar (Oppidum) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Oppidum Renewables USA, LLC |
| Location | Bedford County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,828 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,989 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #192 out of 243 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #122 out of 138 Virginia Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Bedford Solar, LLC (2016 to 2018) Oppidum Renewables USA, LLC (2019 to 2025) |
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Bedford Solar (Oppidum) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bedford Solar (Oppidum) (61126) |
| Plant Address | 1477 Draper Rd., Bedford, VA 24523 |
| Utility | Oppidum Renewables USA, LLC (63026) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.33505, -79.481 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 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 | QF17?724?000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Town of Bedford - (VA) (1456) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 12346 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Bedford Solar (Oppidum) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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