Query
Willard Solar
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Willard Solar
Generated
2026-10-17T08:26:28.293Z

Briefing on Willard Solar

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
5 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
2020
Operating since
1
Generators
19.4%
Capacity factor
9 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Willard Solar is a 5 MW Solar Photovoltaic asset in North Carolina, currently Operating.

Willard Solar is reported in North Carolina since 2020 under USF Essex Lessor, LLC. Available operating and financial measures include 19.4% capacity factor and 9 GWh annual generation; $20.5/MWh reported energy value.

Location
Pender, North Carolina
Technology
Solar Photovoltaic
Owner / parent
USF Essex Lessor, LLC
Operator
USF Essex Lessor, LLC
Grid
Duke Energy Progress East
Plant ID
60287

What stands out

1

Willard Solar is a 5 MW Solar Photovoltaic asset in North Carolina with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 19.4% capacity factor and 9 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $20.5/MWh energy value.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Duke Energy Progress East
NERC region
SERC
State rank
#270 of 782
National rank
#2710 of 7,971

Why it matters

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