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2 MW Solar operating in Lee, SC — Duke Energy Progress East
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.1990, -80.2211
County
Lee, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Gary Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | Altus Power America Management, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Gary Solar is a 2 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Lee County, South Carolina. The plant began operating in 2018 and is owned and operated by Altus Power America Management, LLC. It utilizes a single-axis tracking system to maximize solar energy capture. Gary Solar is interconnected to the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority within the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Gary Solar generated 3,532 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 20.1%. The plant consists of a single generator. In terms of size, Gary Solar ranks as the 106th largest solar facility in South Carolina out of 143, and 4769th nationally out of 7108.
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Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
191 MWh
Latest Month
3.5K MWh
Annual Generation
20.1%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2019–2024
$20.9/MWh
Energy Value
$8.7/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
22.86 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP