Mechanicsville Solar
3259 Mechancsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Plant Summary Information
Mechanicsville Solar is ranked #35 out of 116 solar farms in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mechanicsville Solar generated 11.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Mechanicsville Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mechanicsville Solar, LLC |
| Location | Hanover County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2020 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 52.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 197.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,906 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #852 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #77 out of 227 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #35 out of 116 Virginia Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mechanicsville Solar
Mechanicsville Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mechanicsville Solar (64158) |
| Plant Address | 3259 Mechancsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 |
| Utility | Mechanicsville Solar, LLC (63777) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.66598, -77.20773 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2020 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 52.9 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 | 15-934-004 |
| 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) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MECH Details Operating September 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OLDCHRCH 20 KV MECHVLSP |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OLDCHRCH 20 KV MECHVLSP |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 35 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Mechanicsville Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Energix Hollyfield, LLC | Manquin, VA | 26.8 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Essex Solar Center | Dunnsville, VA | 36.8 GWh | 25.1 mi |
| Henrico | Glen Allen, VA | 5.2 GWh | 19.7 mi |
| Hollyfield | Manquin, VA | 24.9 GWh | 2.1 mi |
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