6 MW Solar operating in Rowan, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.7252, -80.6087
County
Rowan, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy Carolinas | — |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Woodleaf Solar Facility is a 6 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Rowan County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2018 and is owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, a subsidiary of Duke Energy. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology. The facility is connected to the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority within the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Woodleaf Solar generated 11,724 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 22.2%. The plant holds a rank of 125 out of 770 solar facilities in North Carolina, and a national rank of 2130 out of 7108. Financial data indicates a power purchase agreement (PPA) price of $25 per MWh.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East
Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
680 MWh
Latest Month
11.7K MWh
Annual Generation
22.2%
Capacity Factor
$25.0/MWh
PPA Price
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Contract Seller
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Last updated 2026-03-25
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