17.25 MW storage in Buncombe, NC · In queue since October 2019 · Proposed COD March 2026
17.25 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Battery
6y 5m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
COD target: 2026
Total Duration
6y 5m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
Project undergoes interconnection studies to assess grid impact.
Typical: 18–36 months
Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Project under construction
Typical: 6–18 months
Proposed COD: 2026-03-31
State
NC
County
Buncombe
Region
Southeast
Developer
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
Utility
Duke Energy Progress
Entity
Duke
Data Source
LBNL
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Last updated 2026-03-25