Swansboro Solar, LLC — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 64476
- Capacity
- 4.9 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Onslow, NC
- Operating Since
- 2021
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Swansboro Solar, LLC
- Parent Company
- TransAlta
- Annual Generation
- 5,522 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 12.8%
- Balancing Authority
- Duke Energy Progress East
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
Swansboro Solar, LLC
OperatingSolar
Ranked #508 of 775 Solar plants in NC#3337 of 7447 nationally
4.9 MW Solar operating in Onslow, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
EIAGEMWD
4.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
34.8129, -77.2135
County
Onslow, NC
Nearby Plants
- Hanover Solar, LLCSolar4.9 MW · 0.9 km
- BadgerSolar5 MW · 3.2 km
- 1073 Onslow SolarSolar4.7 MW · 5.1 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Swansboro Solar, LLC | Swansboro Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | TransAlta Corporation | TransAlta | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
Swansboro Solar, LLC is a 4.9 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Onslow County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2021 and is owned and operated by Swansboro Solar, LLC, a subsidiary of the Canadian company TransAlta. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is interconnected to the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority within the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Swansboro Solar generated 5,522 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 12.8%. Swansboro Solar ranks as the 540th largest power plant in North Carolina out of 770, and 3,144th nationally out of 7,108 plants. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East
Grid Voltage
24 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
312 MWh
Latest Month
5.5K MWh
Annual Generation
12.8%
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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