Elm Solar, LLC
1399 Fire Tower Road, Sanford, NC 27330Plant Summary Information
Elm Solar, LLC is ranked #182 out of 762 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elm Solar, LLC generated 1.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Elm Solar, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC |
| Location | Lee County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 34.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,385 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,073 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #253 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #182 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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Elm Solar, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elm Solar, LLC (60136) |
| Plant Address | 1399 Fire Tower Road, Sanford, NC 27330 |
| Utility | SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (61119) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.45383, -79.18953 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 9.4 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 | 14-548-002 |
| 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 Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ELM Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 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 | 6.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Elm Solar, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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