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2.4 MW Solar operating in Wayne, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
2.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.5041, -77.9695
County
Wayne, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Suncaster, LLC | Suncaster | — |
| Owner(s) | TransAlta Corporation | TransAlta | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Suncaster, LLC is a 2.4 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Wayne County, North Carolina. The plant, which began operating in 2021, is owned and operated by Suncaster, LLC, a subsidiary of the Canadian company TransAlta. The facility utilizes a single-axis tracking system to maximize solar energy capture. It is connected to the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority within the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Suncaster, LLC generated 3,431 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 16.3%. The plant is ranked as the 638th largest in North Carolina out of 770 facilities and 4341st nationally out of 7108. Its primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN). 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
145 MWh
Latest Month
3.4K MWh
Annual Generation
16.3%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2022–2024
$20.7/MWh
Energy Value
$7.5/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