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SOLAR FARMSBear Branch Solar
Bear Branch Solar is a 34.5 MW under construction solar farm in Stokes County, North Carolina, operated by Bear Branch Solar LLC.
Plant statusUnder construction
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (current stage)
- OperatingTarget Jan 2027 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Jan 2027.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | Solar Photovoltaic | 35 MW | Built, awaiting commercial operation |
Plant details
- Operator
- Bear Branch Solar LLC
- Location
- Stokes County, North Carolina
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Under construction: 34.5 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 64168
Location
36.3404, -80.1297
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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