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3 MW Solar operating in Henderson, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.3801, -82.3760
County
Henderson, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | SunStrong Management | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Sawtell Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Sawtell Solar is a 3 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Henderson County, North Carolina. The plant, owned and operated by Sawtell Solar, LLC, commenced operations in 2021. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN).
In its most recent year of operation, Sawtell Solar generated 4,741 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 18.0%. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. In terms of size, Sawtell Solar ranks as the 622nd largest power plant in North Carolina out of 770 plants, and 3786th 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
0 MWh
Latest Month
4.7K MWh
Annual Generation
18.0%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2022–2024
$23.3/MWh
Energy Value
$28.4/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
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
—
Sector
IPP Non-CHP