Wilson Solar Farm 3
5100 Bloomery Road, Wilson, NC 27851Plant Summary Information
Wilson Solar Farm 3 is ranked #102 out of 762 solar farms in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wilson Solar Farm 3 generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wilson Solar Farm 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Headwater Energy, LLC |
| Location | Wilson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 48.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,770 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,739 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #168 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #102 out of 762 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 3
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Wilson Solar Farm 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wilson Solar Farm 3 (61276) |
| Plant Address | 5100 Bloomery Road, Wilson, NC 27851 |
| Utility | Headwater Energy, LLC (67082) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.78, -78 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 14.1 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 | 15-558 |
| 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 | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WILS3 Details Operating April 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.1 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 | 11.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Wilson Solar Farm 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Farm LLC | Bailey, NC | 9.0 GWh | 7.8 mi |
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| Elm City Solar Facility | Elm City, NC | 57.5 GWh | 8.6 mi |
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| Kojak Farm | Bailey, NC | 8.7 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Langley PV1 | Elm City, NC | 8.1 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Phobos Solar, LLC | Middlesex, NC | 170.5 GWh | 11.2 mi |
| Sabattus Solar LLC | Bailey, NC | 8.7 GWh | 8 mi |
| Sandy Cross Solar, LLC | Elm City, NC | 1.2 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp (Wilson) | Wilson, NC | 360.6 MWh | 7.5 mi |
| Tracy Solar | Bailey, NC | 11.4 GWh | 8 mi |
| Upchurch Solar Center LLC | Elm City, NC | 8.2 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Van Slyke Solar Center, LLC | Elm City, NC | 8.9 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Wilson Farm 1 | Elm City, NC | 7.4 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 1 | Wilson, NC | 5.0 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 2 | Lucama, NC | 7.4 GWh | 6.8 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 4 | Wilson, NC | 14.4 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 5 | Wilson, NC | 15.2 GWh | 10 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 6 | Wilson, NC | 16.5 GWh | 10 mi |
| Wilson Solar Farm 7 | Wilson, NC | 14.1 GWh | 2.1 mi |