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5 MW Solar operating in Columbus, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.1729, -78.8356
County
Columbus, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Arthur Solar 2, LLC | Arthur Solar 2 | — |
| Owner(s) | Arthur Solar 2, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Arthur 2 Solar is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Columbus County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2023 and is owned and operated by Arthur Solar 2, LLC. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. As of the latest rankings, Arthur 2 Solar is the 327th largest solar plant in North Carolina out of 770, and the 2693rd largest in the United States out of 7108.
The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN). In its most recent year of operation, Arthur 2 Solar generated 6,045 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 13.8%. The balancing authority for the plant is Duke Energy Progress East, and it operates within the SERC NERC region. 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
0 MWh
Latest Month
6.0K MWh
Annual Generation
13.8%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2024
$20.6/MWh
Energy Value
$12.2/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
24.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP