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3 MW Solar operating in Surry, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2020
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.3895, -80.7374
County
Surry, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Hayes Solar, LLC | Hayes Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | Hayes Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Hayes Solar, LLC is a 3 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Surry County, North Carolina. The plant, owned and operated by Hayes Solar, LLC, began commercial operation in 2020. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant's primary fuel source is the sun.
In its most recent year of operation, Hayes Solar generated 6,439 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 24.5%. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. Based on capacity, Hayes Solar ranks as the 627th largest power plant in North Carolina out of 770 plants, and 3944th nationally out of 7108 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
304 MWh
Latest Month
6.4K MWh
Annual Generation
24.5%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2021–2024
$23.6/MWh
Energy Value
$32.9/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
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP