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10 MW Solar operating in Wilson, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
10 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2017
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.6979, -77.8771
County
Wilson, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Headwater Energy, LLC | GCL New Energy, Inc. | — |
| Owner(s) | GCL New Energy, Inc. | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Wilson Solar Farm 6 is a 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Wilson County, North Carolina. The plant, which began operating in 2017, utilizes fixed-tilt solar tracking technology. It is owned and operated by GCL New Energy, Inc. The plant is connected to the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority within the SERC NERC region. Wilson Solar Farm 6 is ranked 119th out of 770 solar plants in North Carolina, and 1869th nationally out of 7108 plants.
In its most recent year of operation, Wilson Solar Farm 6 generated 11,652 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 13.3%. Financial data is available for the plant from LBNL, indicating that it is part of a growing trend of utility-scale solar development. The plant has been the subject of 8 news articles, with coverage focusing on industry trends and regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
736 MWh
Latest Month
11.7K MWh
Annual Generation
13.3%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2017–2024
$20.4/MWh
Energy Value
$5.8/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.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
22.83 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP