Gaston Solar Power Plant
345 Neal Road, Cherryville Township, NC 28016Plant Summary Information
Gaston Solar Power Plant is ranked #52 out of 763 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gaston Solar Power Plant generated 13.9 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Gaston Solar Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Gaston County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 45.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 169.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,391 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,219 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #106 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #52 out of 763 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gaston Solar Power Plant
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Gaston Solar Power Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gaston Solar Power Plant (62669) |
| Plant Address | 345 Neal Road, Cherryville Township, NC 28016 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.3224, -81.1343 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2020 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 45.9 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 44.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating December 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 36.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Gaston Solar Power Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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