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
35.7202, -79.9083
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 | — |
Spencer Meadow Solar Energy Storage is a hybrid power plant located in Randolph County, North Carolina. The plant, which came online in 2022, is owned and operated by North Carolina El Member Corp. It has a total capacity of 4.5 MW derived from two generators utilizing both solar photovoltaic and battery storage technologies. The plant's battery energy storage system (BESS) has a capacity of 5 MWh and a duration of 2 hours, employing lithium-ion battery (LIB) chemistry. The solar array uses a fixed-tilt tracking system.
The plant operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. In its latest year of operation, Spencer Meadow generated 3,706 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 9.4%. It is ranked as the 26th largest solar facility out of 36 in North Carolina, and 1010th nationally out of 1205. The plant's primary fuel type is listed as MWH, reflecting its hybrid nature and reliance on stored energy.
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
224 MWh
Net Discharge
3.7K MWh
Annual Net Energy
9.4%
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.