Red Bud Solar Plant
Taylors Gin Rd, Castalia, NC 27816Plant Summary Information
Red Bud Solar Plant is ranked #22 out of 763 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Red Bud Solar Plant generated 43.2 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Red Bud Solar Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Nash County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2025 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 125.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 429.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,294 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #865 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 763 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Red Bud Solar Plant
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Red Bud Solar Plant
Red Bud Solar Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Red Bud Solar Plant (69172) |
| Plant Address | Taylors Gin Rd, Castalia, NC 27816 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.07741, -78.02241 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2025 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 125.7 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 68055 Details Operating October 2025
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 108.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Red Bud Solar Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy Plaza, 525 South Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battleboro Farm | South Whitakers, NC | 7.7 GWh | 14.7 mi |
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| Cash Solar | Nashville, NC | 10.0 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Castalia Solar | Castalia, NC | 3.7 GWh | 13.4 mi |
| East Nash PV2 | Spring Hope, NC | 53.0 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Fox Creek Solar | Louisburg, NC | 84.8 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Franklin Solar 2 | Louisburg, NC | 3.8 GWh | 8 mi |
| Grissom Solar, LLC | Enfield, NC | 9.4 GWh | 13.2 mi |
| Highest Power Solar, LLC | Louisburg, NC | 100.6 GWh | 13 mi |
| Innovative Solar 59 | Nashville, NC | 1.8 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Innovative Solar 60 | Nashville, NC | 3.2 GWh | 2 mi |
| Morgan Farm, LLC | Louisburg, NC | 9.2 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Nash 58 Farm | Nashville, NC | 8.8 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Nash 64 Farm | Spring Hope, NC | 6.9 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Nashville Farms, LLC | Nashville, NC | 3.2 GWh | 3 mi |
| North Nash Farm, LLC | Castalia, NC | 9.2 GWh | 1 mi |
| Red Oak Solar Farm, LLC | Nashville, NC | 8.7 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Sarah Solar | Louisburg, NC | 6.3 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| SoINCPower5, LLC | Battleboro, NC | 10.0 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| Tate Solar | Castalia, NC | 9.0 GWh | 0.9 mi |