Railroad Farm
737 N Railroad Street, St. Pauls, NC 28384Plant Summary Information
Railroad Farm is ranked #586 out of 762 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Railroad Farm generated 892.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Railroad Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Headwater Energy, LLC |
| Location | Robeson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,643 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,827 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #662 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #586 out of 762 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Railroad Farm LLC (2013 to 2018) Palmetto Power Management LLC (2019 to 2024) Headwater Energy, LLC (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Railroad Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Railroad Farm
Railroad Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Railroad Farm (58316) |
| Plant Address | 737 N Railroad Street, St. Pauls, NC 28384 |
| Utility | Headwater Energy, LLC (67082) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.82, -78.97083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 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 | 12-3-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 22.86 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Railroad Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Creek Holdings, LLC | 880 Apollo St. Suite 333, El Segundo, CA 90245 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Panda Solar NC 10, LLC | Hope Mills, NC | 4.2 GWh | 7 mi |
| Panda Solar NC 11, LLC | Hope Mills, NC | 3.3 GWh | 7 mi |
| Panda Solar NC 9, LLC | Hope Mills, NC | 3.8 GWh | 7.1 mi |
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| St. Pauls Solar 2 | St. Pauls, NC | 7.8 GWh | 3.5 mi |
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