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5 MW Solar operating in Columbus, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.1722, -78.8309
County
Columbus, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | MN8 Energy LLC | Rigel | — |
| Owner(s) | Arthur Solar, LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as MN8 Energy LLC
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Arthur Solar, LLC is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Columbus County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2018 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by MN8 Energy LLC. The primary fuel source is solar energy. Arthur Solar is ranked 259th in size among North Carolina's 770 power plants, and 2510th nationally out of 7108 plants.
The plant's latest annual generation was 10,125 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 23.1%. The solar panels utilize a fixed tilt tracking system. Arthur Solar is located within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
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Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
643 MWh
Latest Month
10.1K MWh
Annual Generation
23.1%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2019–2024
$22.7/MWh
Energy Value
$31.9/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