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SOLAR FARMSHornet Solar
Hornet Solar is a 73.0 MW under construction solar farm in Gaston County, North Carolina, operated by Hornet Solar LLC.
Plant statusUnder construction
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (current stage)
- OperatingTarget Dec 2026 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Dec 2026.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | Solar Photovoltaic | 73 MW | Built, awaiting commercial operation |
Plant details
- Operator
- Hornet Solar LLC
- Location
- Gaston County, North Carolina
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Under construction: 73.0 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 64167
Location
35.3870, -81.0290
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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