CPV Backbone Solar

280 Sharpless Mine Road, Swanton, MD 21561

Plant Summary Information

CPV Backbone Solar is ranked #45 out of 202 power plants in Maryland in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

CPV Backbone Solar generated 14.2 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2025 to January 2026.

Plant Name	CPV Backbone Solar
Utility Name	CPV Backbone Solar, LLC
Location	Garrett County, MD
Initial Operation Date	Not Available
Last Update	Jan 2026
Annual Generation	14.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	48.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,722 out of 12,629 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,617 out of 6,477 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #45 out of 202 Maryland Power Plants
Ranked #15 out of 159 Maryland Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types	Solar

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Summary Information
Plant Name	CPV Backbone Solar (67022)
Plant Address	280 Sharpless Mine Road, Swanton, MD 21561
Utility	CPV Backbone Solar, LLC (65936)
Latitude, Longitude	39.44237, -79.20164
Generation Dates on File	Dec 2025 to Jan 2026
Initial Operation Date	Not Available
Annual Generation	14.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Solar

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	The Potomac Edison Company (15263) MD
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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