1008 Matthews Solar — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 63447
- Capacity
- 4.9 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Surry, NC
- Operating Since
- 2021
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- 1008 Matthews Solar, LLC
- Parent Company
- TransAlta
- Annual Generation
- 8,289 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 19.3%
- Balancing Authority
- Duke Energy Carolinas
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
1008 Matthews Solar
OperatingSolar
Ranked #522 of 775 Solar plants in NC#3342 of 7447 nationally
4.9 MW Solar operating in Surry, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
EIAGEMWD
4.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
36.2171, -80.5518
County
Surry, NC
Nearby Plants
- Two Hearted Solar,LLCSolar22 MW · 2.3 km
- Yadkinville SolarSolar3.5 MW · 10.0 km
- Sugar Solar, LLCSolar60 MW · 10.9 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | 1008 Matthews Solar, LLC | 1008 Matthews Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | TransAlta Corporation | TransAlta | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
1008 Matthews Solar is a 4.9 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Surry County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2021 and is owned by TransAlta, a Canadian company. The operator listed with the EIA is 1008 Matthews Solar, LLC. The plant utilizes fixed-tilt solar tracking technology.
In its most recent year of operation, 1008 Matthews Solar generated 8,289 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 19.3%. The plant is connected to the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and operates within the SERC NERC region. In terms of size, 1008 Matthews Solar ranks as the 503rd largest solar plant in North Carolina out of 770, and 3068th nationally out of 7108. The plant consists of a single generator.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
413 MWh
Latest Month
8.3K MWh
Annual Generation
19.3%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (2)Beta
General
Washington’s last coal power plant will transition to natural gas
The facility was set to close this year. A deal TransAlta announced with Puget Sound Energy on Tuesday will keep it producing power with a...
Washington State Standard·3 months ago
General
Washington’s last coal power plant will transition to natural gas
The facility was set to close this year. A deal TransAlta announced with Puget Sound Energy on Tuesday will keep it producing power with a...
Washington State Standard·3 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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