Wilson Solar Farm 1
1441 Thorne Ave. S., Wilson, NC 27893Plant Summary Information
Wilson Solar Farm 1 is ranked #571 out of 763 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wilson Solar Farm 1 generated 1.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wilson Solar Farm 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Headwater Energy, LLC |
| Location | Wilson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,312 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,564 out of 7,198 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #646 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #571 out of 763 North Carolina Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
GCL New Energy, Inc. (2016 to 2024) Headwater Energy, LLC (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wilson Solar Farm 1
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Wilson Solar Farm 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wilson Solar Farm 1 (61274) |
| Plant Address | 1441 Thorne Ave. S., Wilson, NC 27893 |
| Utility | Headwater Energy, LLC (67082) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.7, -77.9 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 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 | 14-589 |
| 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 | City of Wilson (20785) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WISL1 Details Operating April 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Wilson Solar Farm 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Farm LLC | Bailey, NC | 9.0 GWh | 14.7 mi |
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| Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp (Wilson) | Wilson, NC | 360.6 MWh | 1.1 mi |
| Suncaster, LLC | Pikeville, NC | 3.4 GWh | 14.1 mi |
| Tracy Solar | Bailey, NC | 11.4 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Upchurch Solar Center LLC | Elm City, NC | 8.2 GWh | 5.7 mi |
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| Wilson Farm 1 | Elm City, NC | 7.4 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 2 | Lucama, NC | 7.4 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 3 | Wilson, NC | 14.1 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 4 | Wilson, NC | 14.4 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 5 | Wilson, NC | 15.2 GWh | 2.2 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 6 | Wilson, NC | 16.5 GWh | 2.2 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 7 | Wilson, NC | 14.1 GWh | 6.6 mi |