Brighter Future Solar
4463 Grace Chapel Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630Plant Summary Information
Brighter Future Solar is ranked #84 out of 743 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Brighter Future Solar generated 4.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Brighter Future Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brighter Future Solar LLC |
| Location | Caldwell County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 21.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 75.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,072 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,293 out of 5,666 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #148 out of 854 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #84 out of 743 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Brighter Future Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Brighter Future Solar (64910) |
| Plant Address | 4463 Grace Chapel Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630 |
| Utility | Brighter Future Solar LLC (64390) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.81609, -81.37166 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2022 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 21.2 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 | 21-1071-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC) (1889) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BFSNC Details Operating January 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 11 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2022 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | January 2052 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 230 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 15.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Brighter Future Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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