4.5 MW Batteries (3 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (2 MW) operating in Randolph, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
4.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2022
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.7184, -79.9095
County
Randolph, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | North Carolina El Member Corp | North Carolina Electric Membership | — |
| Owner(s) | North Carolina El Member Corp | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Lowe Solar Energy Storage is a hybrid solar and battery storage facility located in Randolph County, North Carolina. The plant, owned and operated by North Carolina El Member Corp, began operation in 2022. It has a total capacity of 4.5 MW and consists of two generators utilizing both solar photovoltaic and battery technologies. The battery energy storage system (BESS) has a storage capacity of 5 MWh and a duration of 2 hours, employing lithium-ion battery chemistry (LIB). The solar array uses a fixed-tilt tracking system.
The plant's latest annual generation was 3,664 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 9.3%. Lowe Solar Energy Storage operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. It is ranked as the 24th largest solar facility out of 36 in North Carolina, and 1008th out of 1205 nationally. The plant's primary fuel type is listed as MWH, reflecting its energy storage capabilities.
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
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility
217 MWh
Net Discharge
3.7K MWh
Annual Net Energy
9.3%
Capacity Factor
Positive values indicate net discharge (generation exceeds station load). Negative values indicate net charging. Pure battery storage plants are typically net negative due to round-trip efficiency losses.
No financial data available for this plant.
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.