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74.9 MW Solar operating in Northampton, NC — PJM Interconnection, LLC
74.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.4939, -77.4810
County
Northampton, NC
Nearby Plants
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Dominion Renewable Energy | Dominion Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Dominion Renewable Energy | Dominion Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Pecan Solar is a 74.9 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Northampton County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2018 and is owned by Dominion Energy and operated by Dominion Renewable Energy. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. Pecan Solar is connected to the PJM Interconnection grid and falls within the SERC NERC region. It ranks as the 21st largest solar facility in North Carolina out of 770, and 833rd nationally out of 7108.
In its most recent year of operation, Pecan Solar generated 152,768 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 23.3%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,751.74 per kW, according to FERC filings. The plant has been the subject of 4 news articles, covering deals, regulatory matters, and general industry news.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
PJM
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
7.2K MWh
Latest Month
152.8K MWh
Annual Generation
23.3%
Capacity Factor
Solar photovoltaic · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY · Data from 2018–2024
$1,694/kW
Installed Cost
$0/kW
Annual CapEx
$5.8/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
PECAN 34.5 KV PECANSP
Pricing Hub
DOMINION HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility