Rutherford Farm
552 Ferry Road, Forest City, NC 28043Plant Summary Information
Rutherford Farm is ranked #19 out of 760 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rutherford Farm generated 33.5 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Rutherford Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
| Location | Rutherford County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 134.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 502.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,052 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #678 out of 6,410 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #61 out of 874 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #19 out of 760 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Rutherford Farm, LLC (2014 to 2015) Southern Power Co (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rutherford Farm
Rutherford Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rutherford Farm (59589) |
| Plant Address | 552 Ferry Road, Forest City, NC 28043 |
| Utility | Southern Power Co (17650) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.25778, -81.83056 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2016 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 134.1 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 | QF13-493-002 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| 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 | 12.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 74.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 74.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 74.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 92 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Rutherford Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Farm, LLC | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 Randolph 74 Solar I, LLC | Shelby, NC | 3.2 GWh | 14 mi |
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| Audrey Solar | Shelby, NC | 4.4 GWh | 12.7 mi |
| Ayrshire | Shelby, NC | 32.4 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Beetle Solar | Mooresboro, NC | 6.2 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Broad River Solar, LLC | Mooresboro, NC | 102.0 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Charlotte Solar | Forest City, NC | 8.8 GWh | 0.6 mi |
| Clear Solar I, LLC | Forest City, NC | 6.0 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| Gamble Solar | Bostic, NC | 5.8 GWh | 6.3 mi |
| Innovative Solar 15, LLC | Ellenboro, NC | 2.9 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| Innovative Solar 18, LLC | Bostic, NC | 3.5 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| James E. Rogers Energy Complex | Cliffside, NC | 5.9 TWh | 4.8 mi |
| Lincoln Solar, LLC (NC) | Bostic, NC | 9.0 GWh | 8.4 mi |
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| Ruff Solar LLC | Ellenboro, NC | 40.6 GWh | 5.8 mi |
| Shelby Solar Energy Generation Facility | Shelby, NC | 1.3 GWh | 13.3 mi |
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| Sophie Solar | Mooresboro, NC | 7.5 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Spartanburg Water System | Chesnee, SC | 1.9 GWh | 12.8 mi |
| Warbler Holdings | Shelby, NC | 7.2 GWh | 12.4 mi |