Benson Solar, LLC

280 Benson Hardee Rd., Benson, NC 27504

Plant Summary Information

Benson Solar, LLC is ranked #441 out of 755 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Benson Solar, LLC generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameBenson Solar, LLC
Utility NameUSF Essex Lessor, LLC
LocationJohnston County, NC
Initial Operation DateAugust 2020
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 7.9 GWh
Annual Consumption 28.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,804 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #2,293 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #518 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #441 out of 755 North Carolina Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar
Previous Operator NES Olympos (2019 to 2022)
USF Essex Lessor, LLC (2023 to 2024)

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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 2023
Initial Operation DateAugust 2020
Annual Generation 7.9 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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