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4.9 MW Solar operating in Surry, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
4.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.2171, -80.5518
County
Surry, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | 1008 Matthews Solar, LLC | 1008 Matthews Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | TransAlta Corporation | TransAlta | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
1008 Matthews Solar is a 4.9 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Surry County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2021 and is owned by TransAlta, a Canadian company. The operator listed with the EIA is 1008 Matthews Solar, LLC. The plant utilizes fixed-tilt solar tracking technology.
In its most recent year of operation, 1008 Matthews Solar generated 8,289 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 19.3%. The plant is connected to the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and operates within the SERC NERC region. In terms of size, 1008 Matthews Solar ranks as the 503rd largest solar plant in North Carolina out of 770, and 3068th nationally out of 7108. The plant consists of a single generator.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
413 MWh
Latest Month
8.3K MWh
Annual Generation
19.3%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2022–2024
$23.1/MWh
Energy Value
$31.0/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
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP