Briefing on Pawpaw Solar Plant

The Pawpaw Solar Plant, a 31 MW solar facility in Georgia, shows a recent 12% decline in generation despite a stable energy value of $27.9/MWh over its nine years of operation.

Overview

• Plant Name: Pawpaw Solar Plant

• Status: Operating since 2016

• Location: Georgia

• Parent Company: Southern

• Ownership: SP Pawpaw Solar, LLC

Fleet Details

• Technology: Solar Photovoltaic (SUN)

• Capacity: 31 MW

• Generators: 1

• Grid: NERC: SERC, Balancing Authority: Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans.

Generation Profile

• Annual Generation: 63 GWh

• Capacity Factor: 23.6%

• Recent Monthly Generation: October 2024: 6 GWh, November 2024: 3 GWh, December 2024: 4 GWh

• Generation Trend: Down 12% over the past 6 months compared to the prior 6 months

Financial Profile

• Energy Value: $27.9/MWh (Source: lbnl_solar, oedi_solar_value)

• Data Span: Financial data covers 9 years (2016–2024)

The Pawpaw Solar Plant is a moderately sized solar facility in Georgia, demonstrating consistent operation since 2016 under Southern's umbrella. Despite a recent downward trend in generation, its financial performance indicates a stable energy value over its operational history.