South Cary WRF Solar Array
4900 West Lake Road, Apex, NC 27539Plant Summary Information
South Cary WRF Solar Array is ranked #718 out of 762 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Cary WRF Solar Array generated 412.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | South Cary WRF Solar Array |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Town Of Cary - (NC) |
| Location | Wake County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,531 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,437 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #800 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #718 out of 762 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
FLS Solar 80, LLC (2013 to 2017) Cypress Creek Renewables (2018 to 2022) Town Of Cary (2023 to 2024) Town Of Cary - (NC) (2025 to 2025) |
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South Cary WRF Solar Array Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Cary WRF Solar Array (59377) |
| Plant Address | 4900 West Lake Road, Apex, NC 27539 |
| Utility | Town Of Cary - (NC) (66306) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.65167, -78.75722 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 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 | 12.92.000 |
| 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 | 22.86 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CARY1 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
South Cary WRF Solar Array Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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