Benson Solar, LLC

280 Benson Hardee Rd., Benson, NC 27504

Plant Summary Information

Benson Solar, LLC is ranked #372 out of 762 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Benson Solar, LLC generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant NameBenson Solar, LLC
Utility NameUSF Essex Lessor, LLC
LocationJohnston County, NC
Initial Operation DateAugust 2020
Last Update Dec 2025
Annual Generation 8.3 GWh
Annual Consumption 29.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,861 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #2,454 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #445 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #372 out of 762 North Carolina Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar
Previous Operator NES Olympos (2019 to 2022)
USF Essex Lessor, LLC (2023 to 2025)

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Benson Solar, LLC Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBenson Solar, LLC (63836)
Plant Address280 Benson Hardee Rd., Benson, NC 27504
UtilityUSF Essex Lessor, LLC (66041)
Latitude, Longitude35.3962, -78.56223
Generation Dates on FileAug 2020 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation DateAugust 2020
Annual Generation 8.3 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number16-221-003
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityDuke Energy Progress East (CPLE)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerDuke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC
Grid Voltage 23.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator PV1 Details Operating August 2020

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity4.9 MW
Summer Capacity4.9 MW
Winter Capacity4.9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2020
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle20
DC Net Capacity5.7 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Benson Solar, LLC Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
New Energy Solar276 5th Avenue, Suite 805, New York, NY 10001100.00%

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