Watson Seed Farm PV1
16825 Watson Seed Farm Rd, Whitakers, NC 27891Plant Summary Information
Watson Seed Farm PV1 is ranked #76 out of 763 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Watson Seed Farm PV1 generated 5.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Watson Seed Farm PV1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Strata Manager, LLC |
| Location | Nash County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 29.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 108.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,937 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,431 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #133 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #76 out of 763 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Ecoplexus, Inc (2013 to 2024) Strata Manager, LLC (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Watson Seed Farm PV1
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Watson Seed Farm PV1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Watson Seed Farm PV1 (59153) |
| Plant Address | 16825 Watson Seed Farm Rd, Whitakers, NC 27891 |
| Utility | Strata Manager, LLC (64778) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.12972, -77.72139 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 29.8 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 | QF14-578-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WAT1 Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 190 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 25 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Thin Film CIGS | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Watson Seed Farm PV1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Air Energy XVII, LLC | 101 2nd St., Ste. 1250, San Francisco, CA 94105 | 100.00% |
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