22.6 MW Solar operating in Cabarrus, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
22.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.2183, -80.5296
County
Cabarrus, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Renewables Services | Duke Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Speedway Solar NC, LLC | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Speedway Solar NC, LLC is a 22.6 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2021 and has one generator. It is owned by Duke Energy and operated by Duke Energy Renewables Services. The plant utilizes single-axis tracking to maximize solar energy capture. It is connected to the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority within the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Speedway Solar NC generated 33,700 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 17.0%. The plant is the 69th largest solar facility in North Carolina out of 770, and ranks 1336th nationally out of 7108 solar plants. Financial data for the plant is available from LBNL, suggesting public data on its installed cost or power purchase agreement (PPA) terms.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
100 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
2.1K MWh
Latest Month
33.7K MWh
Annual Generation
17.0%
Capacity Factor
$52.2/MWh
LCOE (Levelized Cost)
$23.5/MWh
Energy Value
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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