Durham Solar
2418 Cheek Road, Durham, NC 27704Plant Summary Information
Durham Solar is ranked #538 out of 762 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Durham Solar generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Durham Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC |
| Location | Durham County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,900 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,259 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #612 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #538 out of 762 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (2015 to 2016) SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (2017 to 2025) |
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Durham Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Durham Solar (60131) |
| Plant Address | 2418 Cheek Road, Durham, NC 27704 |
| Utility | SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (61119) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.00494, -78.84848 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 5.8 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 | 15-433 |
| 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 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator DURM Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 4.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Durham Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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