2 MW Solar operating in Randolph, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.8651, -79.5823
County
Randolph, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Ridgeback Solar, LLC | Ridgeback Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | Ridgeback Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ridgeback is a 2 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Randolph County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2021 and has a single generator. Ridgeback Solar, LLC is the owner and operator. The plant utilizes single-axis tracking to maximize solar energy capture. It ranks 657th in size among North Carolina power plants and 4889th nationally.
The plant's primary fuel source is the sun. In its most recent year of operation, Ridgeback generated 3,883 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 22.1%. The balancing authority for the plant is Duke Energy Progress East, and it is located within the SERC NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East
Grid Voltage
22.86 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
162 MWh
Latest Month
3.9K MWh
Annual Generation
22.1%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.