Nick Solar
3433 NC 62 East, Liberty, NC 27298Plant Summary Information
Nick Solar is ranked #366 out of 763 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nick Solar generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Nick Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Distributed Energy |
| Location | Guilford County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 30.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,904 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,471 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #439 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #366 out of 763 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Sunlight Partners (2013 to 2013) Nick Solar, LLC (2014 to 2014) Sustainable Power Group, LLC (2016 to 2020) AES Distributed Energy (2021 to 2025) |
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Nick Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nick Solar (58741) |
| Plant Address | 3433 NC 62 East, Liberty, NC 27298 |
| Utility | AES Distributed Energy (61012) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.99111, -79.54806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 8.3 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 | QF.12.324.002 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV / 7.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NICK Details Operating July 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Nick Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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