Birch Solar
Off Woodstream Dr., Darlington, SC 29532Plant Summary Information
Birch Solar is ranked #90 out of 122 solar farms in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Birch Solar generated 873.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Birch Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Birch Solar |
| Location | Darlington County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2024 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,946 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,915 out of 6,487 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #149 out of 199 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #90 out of 122 South Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Birch Solar
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Birch Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Birch Solar (62185) |
| Plant Address | Off Woodstream Dr., Darlington, SC 29532 |
| Utility | Birch Solar (61717) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.26799, -79.86858 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2024 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 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 | QF18-1525-000 |
| 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) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 22.86 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 27 Details Operating February 2024
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2024 |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Birch Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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