Nitro Solar
1990 Yelverton Grove Road, Smitfield, NC 27577Plant Summary Information
Nitro Solar is ranked #419 out of 762 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nitro Solar generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Nitro Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USF Surry, LLC |
| Location | Johnston County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 27.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,085 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,633 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #492 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #419 out of 762 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Nitro Solar, LLC (2014 to 2016) Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (2017 to 2018) USF Surry LLC (2019 to 2020) USF Surry, LLC (2021 to 2025) |
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Nitro Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nitro Solar (59501) |
| Plant Address | 1990 Yelverton Grove Road, Smitfield, NC 27577 |
| Utility | USF Surry, LLC (66042) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.48694, -78.31389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 7.7 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 | 14-367-000 |
| 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 Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 22.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NITRO Details Operating July 2015
| 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 | July 2015 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Nitro Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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