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5 MW Solar operating in Sampson, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2019
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.0198, -78.3513
County
Sampson, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Carolina Solar Energy LLC | Carolina Solar Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | McGrigor Farm Solar, LLC | McGrigor Farm Solar LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as McGrigor Farm Solar LLC
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McGrigor Farm Solar is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Sampson County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2019 and is owned and operated by Carolina Solar Energy LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is interconnected with the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and operates within the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, McGrigor Farm Solar generated 9,945 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 22.6%. Based on capacity, the plant ranks as the 364th largest solar facility in North Carolina out of 770, and 2689th nationally out of 7108. The plant contributes to the renewable energy mix within the Duke Energy Progress East service territory.
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Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
497 MWh
Latest Month
9.9K MWh
Annual Generation
22.6%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2020–2024
$20.8/MWh
Energy Value
$9.2/MWh
Capacity Value
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
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Grid Voltage
23.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP