Where is Orbit Energy Charlotte?

In Mecklenburg 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 Orbit Energy Charlotte?

5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Orbit Energy Charlotte?

EIA-860M names Anaergia 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 Orbit Energy Charlotte LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Anaergia 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 "Orbit Energy Charlotte LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Orbit Energy Charlotte still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Orbit Energy Charlotte

Orbit Energy Charlotte is a 5 MW biomass power plant in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, operated by Anaergia. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2016.

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: 5.2 MW; 5.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2016
EIA plant ID: 58638

Where it is

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County: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.2625, -80.8117
Balancing authority: DUK
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Anaergia
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Other Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

Every plant Anaergia reports to EIA →

Orbit Energy Charlotte: FAQ

Where is Orbit Energy Charlotte?: In Mecklenburg 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 Orbit Energy Charlotte?: 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Orbit Energy Charlotte?: EIA-860M names Anaergia 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 Orbit Energy Charlotte LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Anaergia 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 "Orbit Energy Charlotte LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Orbit Energy Charlotte still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.