Gastonia Solar Center
609 Neal Hawkins Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056Plant Summary Information
Gastonia Solar Center is ranked #393 out of 762 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gastonia Solar Center generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Gastonia Solar Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Adapture Renewables, Inc. |
| Location | Gaston County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,938 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,521 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #466 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #393 out of 762 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Enerparc Solar Development, LLC (2015 to 2017) Enerparc Inc. (2018 to 2019) Adapture Renewables, Inc. (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gastonia Solar Center
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Gastonia Solar Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gastonia Solar Center (60359) |
| Plant Address | 609 Neal Hawkins Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056 |
| Utility | Adapture Renewables, Inc. (60496) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.22903, -81.18908 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 8.1 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 16-758-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 60916 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 5.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Gastonia Solar Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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