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4.9 MW Solar operating in Columbus, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
4.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.3244, -78.9962
County
Columbus, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Acme Solar, LLC | Acme Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | TransAlta Corporation | TransAlta | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Acme Solar, LLC is a 4.9 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Columbus County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2021 and is owned and operated by Acme Solar, LLC, a subsidiary of the Canadian company TransAlta. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is interconnected with the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and operates within the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Acme Solar generated 6,500 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 15.1%. The plant is ranked 504th out of 770 power plants in North Carolina and 3073rd out of 7108 plants nationally. The plant consists of a single generator using solar as its primary fuel.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
204 MWh
Latest Month
6.5K MWh
Annual Generation
15.1%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2022–2024
$20.7/MWh
Energy Value
$7.8/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
23.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP