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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
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.0879, -80.1155
County
Lee, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Headwater Energy, LLC | Thomas Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | Thomas Solar | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Thomas Solar is a 2 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Lee County, South Carolina. The plant began operating in 2024 and is owned and operated by Thomas Solar. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. Thomas Solar is interconnected to the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority within the SERC NERC region.
In its latest year of operation, Thomas Solar generated 4,048 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 23.0%. The plant ranks 111th in size among South Carolina's 143 power plants and 5303rd nationally out of 7108 plants. Its primary fuel source is the sun.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
242 MWh
Latest Month
4.0K MWh
Annual Generation
23.0%
Capacity Factor
2023
$1,543/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $3.1M
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