3 MW Solar operating in Henderson, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.3801, -82.3760
County
Henderson, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Sawtell Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Sawtell Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Sawtell Solar is a 3 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Henderson County, North Carolina. The plant, owned and operated by Sawtell Solar, LLC, commenced operations in 2021. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN).
In its most recent year of operation, Sawtell Solar generated 4,741 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 18.0%. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. In terms of size, Sawtell Solar ranks as the 622nd largest power plant in North Carolina out of 770 plants, and 3786th nationally out of 7108 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
0 MWh
Latest Month
4.7K MWh
Annual Generation
18.0%
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.