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4.5 MW Batteries (3 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (2 MW) operating in Randolph, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
4.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2022
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.7184, -79.9095
County
Randolph, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | North Carolina El Member Corp | North Carolina Electric Membership | — |
| Owner(s) | North Carolina El Member Corp | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Lowe Solar Energy Storage is a hybrid solar and battery storage facility located in Randolph County, North Carolina. The plant, owned and operated by North Carolina El Member Corp, began operation in 2022. It has a total capacity of 4.5 MW and consists of two generators utilizing both solar photovoltaic and battery technologies. The battery energy storage system (BESS) has a storage capacity of 5 MWh and a duration of 2 hours, employing lithium-ion battery chemistry (LIB). The solar array uses a fixed-tilt tracking system.
The plant's latest annual generation was 3,664 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 9.3%. Lowe Solar Energy Storage operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. It is ranked as the 24th largest solar facility out of 36 in North Carolina, and 1008th out of 1205 nationally. The plant's primary fuel type is listed as MWH, reflecting its energy storage capabilities.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
217 MWh
Net Discharge
3.7K MWh
Annual Net Energy
9.3%
Capacity Factor
Positive values indicate net discharge (generation exceeds station load). Negative values indicate net charging. Pure battery storage plants are typically net negative due to round-trip efficiency losses.
Data from 2023–2024
$20.5/MWh
Energy Value
$6.3/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
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility