Highlander Solar Energy Station 1
TBD, Spotsylvania, VA 22551Plant Summary Information
Highlander Solar Energy Station 1 is ranked #31 out of 233 power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Highlander Solar Energy Station 1 generated 84.6 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Highlander Solar Energy Station 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Distributed Energy |
| Location | Spotsylvania County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 287.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,005 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #263 out of 6,400 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 233 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 122 Virginia Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Highlander Solar Station 1 LLC (2018 to 2019) AES Distributed Energy (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Highlander Solar Energy Station 1
Highlander Solar Energy Station 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Highlander Solar Energy Station 1 (62014) |
| Plant Address | TBD, Spotsylvania, VA 22551 |
| Utility | AES Distributed Energy (61012) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.24712, -77.78622 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2020 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 287.3 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HLND1 Details Operating December 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 165 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 165 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 200.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Highlander Solar Energy Station 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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