Gaston Solar I - SC
260 George Derrick Road, Gaston, SC 29160Plant Summary Information
Gaston Solar I - SC is ranked #37 out of 125 solar farms in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gaston Solar I - SC generated 3.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Gaston Solar I - SC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cypress Creek Renewables |
| Location | Lexington County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 16.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 59.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,585 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,656 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #82 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #37 out of 125 South Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gaston Solar I - SC
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Gaston Solar I - SC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gaston Solar I - SC (61530) |
| Plant Address | 260 George Derrick Road, Gaston, SC 29160 |
| Utility | Cypress Creek Renewables (61060) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.77466, -81.11055 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 16.5 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 | 2016-172; 2016-170 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Dominion Energy South Carolina (SCEG) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Dominion Energy South Carolina (17539) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 23.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 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 | 14.8 MW |
| Thin Film CIGS | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Gaston Solar I - SC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Allora Solar, LLC | Gilbert, SC | 154.7 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Bull Street Plant | Orangeburg, SC | 132.0 MWh | 24.1 mi |
| Cameron Solar | Cameron, SC | 37.3 GWh | 27 mi |
| Champion Solar | Pelion, SC | 10.6 GWh | 8.8 mi |
| Coit GT | Columbia, SC | 2.0 GWh | 14.8 mi |
| Columbia Energy Center (SC) | Gaston, SC | 2.8 TWh | 8.5 mi |
| Diamond Solar | Pelion, SC | 5.2 GWh | 9.4 mi |
| Gaston II | Swansea, SC | 11.3 GWh | 0.3 mi |
| Gunsight Solar, LLC | Swansea, SC | 170.3 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Jamison Solar Farm | Orangeburg, SC | 1.9 GWh | 21 mi |
| McMeekin | Columbia, SC | 385.7 GWh | 20.4 mi |
| Midlands | St. Matthews, SC | 154.4 GWh | 13 mi |
| North Road Peak | Oangeburg, SC | 2.1 GWh | 19.6 mi |
| Odyssey Solar | Pelion, SC | 13.3 GWh | 9 mi |
| Otarre Solar Park | Cayce, SC | 2.8 GWh | 11.4 mi |
| Peony Solar | Springfield, SC | 62.5 GWh | 20.6 mi |
| Saluda Lexington | Columbia, SC | 91.5 GWh | 20.2 mi |
| SCE&G Springfield CSG | Springfield, SC | 10.8 GWh | 22.3 mi |
| St. Matthews Solar | Matthews, SC | 16.6 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Swamp Fox Solar | Pelion, SC | 21.0 GWh | 8.4 mi |