Grove Solar
1100 Washington Post Road, New Bern, NC 28560Plant Summary Information
Grove Solar is ranked #128 out of 763 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Grove Solar generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Grove Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sol Systems |
| Location | Craven County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 35.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,260 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,980 out of 7,198 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #198 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #128 out of 763 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Sunlight Partners (2015 to 2017) Cypress Creek Renewables (2018 to 2018) Sol Systems (2019 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Grove Solar
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Grove Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Grove Solar (60181) |
| Plant Address | 1100 Washington Post Road, New Bern, NC 28560 |
| Utility | Sol Systems (61677) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.16922, -77.1182 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 10.2 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 | QF15-344-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 22.86 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating December 2019
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 50 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | No |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Grove Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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