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50 MW Solar operating in Cleveland, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
50 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.1922, -81.7446
County
Cleveland, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Renewables Services | Duke Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Broad River Solar, LLC | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Broad River Solar, LLC is a 50 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Cleveland County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2021 and has one generator. It is owned by Duke Energy and operated by Duke Energy Renewables Services. The facility utilizes single-axis tracking to maximize solar energy capture. Broad River Solar is ranked as the 47th largest solar plant in North Carolina out of 770, and 1162nd nationally out of 7108.
In its most recent year of operation, Broad River Solar generated 105,901 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 24.2%. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. Financial data is available for the plant from LBNL, though specific figures are not provided.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
5.4K MWh
Latest Month
105.9K MWh
Annual Generation
24.2%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2021–2024
$23.6/MWh
Energy Value
$44.9/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
100.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP