Gaston Solar
374 Gus Smith Road, Gaston, NC 27832Plant Summary Information
Gaston Solar is ranked #486 out of 763 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gaston Solar generated 1.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Gaston Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Deriva Energy |
| Location | Northampton County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,584 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,008 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #561 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #486 out of 763 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Gaston Solar LLC (2014 to 2021) Duke Energy Renewables Services (2022 to 2024) Deriva Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gaston Solar
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Gaston Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gaston Solar (59642) |
| Plant Address | 374 Gus Smith Road, Gaston, NC 27832 |
| Utility | Deriva Energy (65411) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.51472, -77.65611 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 6.8 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 | 14-45-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5MWPV Details Operating April 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | No |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Gaston Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Solar, LLC | 550 S. Caldwell Street, NAS09, Suite 925, Charlotte, NC 28202 | 100.00% |
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