Suncaster, LLC — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 64477
- Capacity
- 2.4 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Wayne, NC
- Operating Since
- 2021
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Suncaster, LLC
- Parent Company
- TransAlta
- Annual Generation
- 3,431 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 16.3%
- Balancing Authority
- Duke Energy Progress East
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
Suncaster, LLC
OperatingSolar
Ranked #643 of 775 Solar plants in NC#4671 of 7447 nationally
2.4 MW Solar operating in Wayne, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
EIAGEMWD
2.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
35.5041, -77.9695
County
Wayne, NC
Nearby Plants
- Lancaster Solar 1Solar1.5 MW · 0.1 km
- Pikeville FarmSolar5 MW · 2.8 km
- Fremont Farm LLCSolar5 MW · 3.2 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Suncaster, LLC | Suncaster | — |
| Owner(s) | TransAlta Corporation | TransAlta | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
Suncaster, LLC is a 2.4 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Wayne County, North Carolina. The plant, which began operating in 2021, is owned and operated by Suncaster, LLC, a subsidiary of the Canadian company TransAlta. The facility utilizes a single-axis tracking system to maximize solar energy capture. It is connected to the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority within the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Suncaster, LLC generated 3,431 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 16.3%. The plant is ranked as the 638th largest in North Carolina out of 770 facilities and 4341st nationally out of 7108. Its primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN). 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 Progress East
Grid Voltage
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
145 MWh
Latest Month
3.4K MWh
Annual Generation
16.3%
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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