Bear Branch Solar is a solar power plant in North Carolina.
| Plant Name | Bear Branch Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Bear Branch Solar Llc |
| City | Walnut Cove |
| County | Stokes County |
| State | North Carolina |
| ZIP | 27052 |
| Coordinates | 36.34043, -80.12974 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 34.5 MW | Approved | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.