149.8 MW Batteries (75 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (75 MW) planned in Barnwell, SC — Dominion Energy South Carolina
149.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
Planned: —
Planned Operation
Coordinates
33.1353, -81.2391
County
Barnwell, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Big Fork Solar | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Big Fork Solar | — | — |
| Status | Planned | pre-construction | — |
Big Fork Solar is a 149.8 MW hybrid power plant located in Barnwell County, South Carolina. The facility, owned and operated by Big Fork Solar, utilizes both solar photovoltaic technology and batteries for energy storage. It consists of two generators and employs a fixed tilt solar tracking system. The plant's primary fuel source is listed as MWH (megawatt hours), indicating the input of solar energy.
Big Fork Solar operates within the Dominion Energy South Carolina balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. It is ranked as the second largest solar facility out of three in South Carolina, and ranks 406th out of 514 nationally. The plant's hybrid nature and significant capacity contribute to the region's renewable energy portfolio.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Dominion Energy South Carolina
Grid Voltage
230 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
No generation data available for this plant.
No financial data available for this plant.
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
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Last updated 2026-03-14
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