Buckleberry Solar
1048 Brown Hodges Rd, Grifton, NC 28530Plant Summary Information
Buckleberry Solar is ranked #33 out of 755 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buckleberry Solar generated 30.2 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | Buckleberry Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | John Laing US Solar Corp. |
| Location | Lenoir County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2018 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 96.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 365.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,380 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #768 out of 6,200 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #79 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 755 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Cypress Creek Renewables (2017 to 2022) John Laing US Solar Corp. (2023 to 2024) |
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Buckleberry Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buckleberry Solar (61693) |
| Plant Address | 1048 Brown Hodges Rd, Grifton, NC 28530 |
| Utility | John Laing US Solar Corp. (61694) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.38068, -77.40599 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2018 to Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 96.4 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 | 15-776-003 |
| 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) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN Details Operating November 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 52.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 75 MW |
| Thin Film CIGS | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Buckleberry Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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