Knightdale Battery

Knightdale Battery is a 100 MW battery storage project in Wake County, North Carolina, operated by Duke Energy Progress - (NC). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2025.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
100 MW
100 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2025
EIA plant ID
69023

Where it is

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County
Wake County, North Carolina
Coordinates
35.782, -78.4535
Balancing authority
CPLE
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
Primary energy source
Battery
Technologies
Batteries
Status
Operating

Every plant Duke Energy Progress - (NC) reports to EIA →

Knightdale Battery: FAQ

Where is Knightdale Battery?
In Wake County, North Carolina (NC). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Knightdale Battery?
100 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Knightdale Battery?
EIA-860M names Duke Energy Progress - (NC) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Knightdale Battery LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Duke Energy Progress - (NC) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Knightdale Battery LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Knightdale Battery still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.