Shelby Solar Energy Generation Facility
830 College Ave, Shelby, NC 28152Plant Summary Information
Shelby Solar Energy Generation Facility is ranked #756 out of 763 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Shelby Solar Energy Generation Facility generated 190.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Shelby Solar Energy Generation Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Deriva Energy |
| Location | Cleveland County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 938.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,175 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,867 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #841 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #756 out of 763 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Solar Star North Carolina I LLC (2013 to 2021) Duke Energy Renewables Services (2022 to 2024) Deriva Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Shelby Solar Energy Generation Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Shelby Solar Energy Generation Facility (57200) |
| Plant Address | 830 College Ave, Shelby, NC 28152 |
| Utility | Deriva Energy (65411) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.2536, -81.5956 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2010 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 938.0 MWh |
| 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 | 10-432-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Shelby - (NC) (17037) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2010
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Shelby Solar Energy Generation Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Shelby Solar Energy Generation Facility.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Dixon 74 Solar I, LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 3.6 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| 232 Long Branch 29 Solar I, LLC | Shelby, NC | 2.2 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| 233 Randolph 74 Solar I, LLC | Shelby, NC | 3.5 GWh | 4 mi |
| Audrey Solar | Shelby, NC | 4.5 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Ayrshire | Shelby, NC | 35.7 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Beetle Solar | Mooresboro, NC | 5.7 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Broad River Solar, LLC | Mooresboro, NC | 108.9 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| County Home Solar Center, LLC | Shelby, NC | 3.2 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| Gaston Shoals | Blacksburg, SC | 5.0 GWh | 8 mi |
| Hutchinson Farm | Shelby, NC | 9.6 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Innovative Solar 23 | Kings Mountain, NC | 3.5 GWh | 10 mi |
| James E. Rogers Energy Complex | Cliffside, NC | 5.0 TWh | 9.5 mi |
| Lafayette Solar I, LLC | Shelby, NC | 3.3 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| Lux Solar, LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 4.0 GWh | 9.4 mi |
| Neisler Street Solar | Shelby, NC | 2.7 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Roper Farm, LLC | Grover, NC | 9.8 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Shelby Randolph Road Solar 1, LLC | Shelby, NC | 3.5 GWh | 3.9 mi |
| SID Solar I, LLC | Shelby, NC | 8.2 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| Sophie Solar | Mooresboro, NC | 7.2 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Warbler Holdings | Shelby, NC | 7.4 GWh | 4.8 mi |