ESA Smithfield
1900 Mallard Road, Smithfield, NC 27577Plant Summary Information
ESA Smithfield is ranked #684 out of 763 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
ESA Smithfield generated 716.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | ESA Smithfield |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC |
| Location | Johnston County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,836 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4,846 out of 7,198 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #763 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #684 out of 763 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
BayWa r.e. Solar Projects LLC (2014 to 2014) Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (2015 to 2016) SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (2017 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for ESA Smithfield
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ESA Smithfield Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | ESA Smithfield (59955) |
| Plant Address | 1900 Mallard Road, Smithfield, NC 27577 |
| Utility | SRE Utility Solar 1, LLC (61119) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.48835, -78.31975 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 3.1 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 | 13-55-001 |
| 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 | Town of Smithfield - (NC) (17451) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN01 Details Operating October 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 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 | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
ESA Smithfield Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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