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Van Buren
2.0 MW solar power plant · Sampson County, North Carolina
- Operating capacity
- 2.0 MW
- 1 generator
- Main fuel
- Solar
- First unit online
- 2021
- Generation, 2023
- 3,844 MWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 64674
- Operator
- Van Buren Solar, LLC
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- County
- Sampson County
- Balancing authority
- CPLE
- Location
- 34.9840, -78.5275
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANSolar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.0 MW | Mar 2021 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 3,844 MWh
- Capacity factor
- 21.9%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Solar, LLC | Solar | 5.0 MW | 0.2 mi |
| Anderson Farm LLC | Solar | 1.9 MW | 0.8 mi |
| Sampson Solar | Solar | 2.0 MW | 3.6 mi |
| South River H4 Solar Energy Storage | Battery storage | 1.1 MW | 5.3 mi |
| Clipperton Holdings LLC | Solar | 5.0 MW | 9.9 mi |
| Starr | Solar | 5.0 MW | 10 mi |
| McGrigor Farm Solar | Solar | 5.0 MW | 10 mi |
| Overhill Solar | Solar | 5.0 MW | 12 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Van Buren produce?
- Van Buren has 2.0 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 1 generator as of August 2026.
- Who operates Van Buren?
- EIA lists Van Buren Solar, LLC as the operator of Van Buren.
- How much electricity did Van Buren generate?
- Van Buren reported 3,844 MWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026