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108 MW Batteries (28 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (80 MW) planned in Robeson, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
108 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
Planned: —
Planned Operation
Coordinates
34.6146, -78.9347
County
Robeson, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | AES Clean Energy | AES Clean Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | AES Clean Energy, Robeson Solar I, LLC | AES Clean Energy | — |
| Status | Planned | announced | — |
GEM identifies the owner as AES Clean Energy
This entity is not yet in the GEM ownership database — chain unavailable.
Robeson Solar I is a 108 MW hybrid power plant located in Robeson County, North Carolina. The facility, which combines solar photovoltaic generation with battery storage, is operated by AES Clean Energy. It ranks as the fourth largest of five solar plants in North Carolina, and 463rd out of 514 nationally. The plant's solar arrays utilize a fixed tilt tracking system.
The plant's primary fuel source is listed as MWH, indicating solar energy. Robeson Solar I consists of two generators and operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority, which is part of the SERC NERC region. The plant has garnered some media attention, with 10 news articles published about it, primarily focusing on industry-related topics.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
No generation data available for this plant.
2023
$1,543/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $166.6M
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
230.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP