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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
2020
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.1925, -80.2182
County
Lee, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Gaines Solar | Gaines Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | Renewable Properties, LLC | Renewable Properties LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Renewable Properties LLC
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Gaines Solar is a 2 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Lee County, South Carolina. The plant began operating in 2020 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Gaines Solar. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy. Gaines Solar is ranked 134th out of 143 power plants in South Carolina, and 5145th out of 7108 plants nationally.
The plant operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. In its most recent year of operation, Gaines Solar generated 3,944 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 22.4%. The solar array utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize energy capture.
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Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
209 MWh
Latest Month
3.9K MWh
Annual Generation
22.4%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2021–2024
$20.9/MWh
Energy Value
$8.8/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.
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Grid Voltage
22.86 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP