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SOLAR FARMS

Benson Solar, LLC

Benson Solar, LLC is a 4.9 MW operating solar farm in Johnston County, North Carolina, operated by USF Essex Lessor, LLC.

Plant statusOperating
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (completed)
  4. OperatingAug 2020 (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

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Generators

Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.

UnitTechnologyCapacityStatusOnlineRetired / planned retirement
PV1Solar Photovoltaic4.9 MW OperatingAug 2020

Plant details

Operator
USF Essex Lessor, LLC
Location
Johnston County, North Carolina
Balancing authority
CPLE
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Capacity
Operating: 4.9 MW
First unit online
Aug 2020
EIA plant ID
63836

Location

35.3962, -78.5622

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem