Wilkes Solar, Llc is a solar power plant in North Carolina.
| Plant Name | Wilkes Solar, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Wilkes Solar, Llc |
| City | Wilkesboro |
| County | Wilkes County |
| State | North Carolina |
| ZIP | 28697 |
| Coordinates | 36.16900, -81.04200 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 75.0 MW | Cancelled | — |
| 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.