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2 MW Solar operating in Florence, SC — Duke Energy Progress East
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.8876, -79.7837
County
Florence, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Sapphire Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | Altus Power America Management, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Sapphire Solar is a 2 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Florence County, South Carolina. The plant began operating in 2018 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Altus Power America Management, LLC. Sapphire Solar ranks 118th in size among power plants in South Carolina and 5116th nationally. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy. It is located within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Sapphire Solar generated 3,702 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 21.1%. The plant utilizes single-axis solar tracking technology to maximize energy capture.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
180 MWh
Latest Month
3.7K MWh
Annual Generation
21.1%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2019–2024
$20.8/MWh
Energy Value
$9.5/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
22.86 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP