2.3 MW Batteries (1 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (1 MW) operating in Randolph, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
2.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.7112, -79.7900
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 | — |
Old Cedar Solar Energy Storage is a hybrid power plant located in Randolph County, North Carolina. The plant, which came online in 2021, is owned and operated by North Carolina El Member Corp. It combines solar photovoltaic generation with battery energy storage, and is considered a hybrid facility. The plant has a total capacity of 2.3 MW across two generators, and is supported by 2 MWh of lithium-ion battery storage with a duration of 1.54 hours. The solar array uses a fixed tilt tracking system.
The plant's primary fuel is listed as 'MWH' reflecting its reliance on stored energy. In its most recent year of operation, Old Cedar Solar Energy Storage generated 1,786 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 8.8%. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. In terms of size, Old Cedar Solar Energy Storage ranks 33rd out of 36 similar plants in North Carolina, and 1097th out of 1205 nationally.
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
97 MWh
Net Discharge
1.8K MWh
Annual Net Energy
8.8%
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.