Where is CPV Backbone Solar?

In Garrett County, Maryland (MD). 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 CPV Backbone Solar?

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

Who owns CPV Backbone Solar?

EIA-860M names CPV Backbone Solar, LLC 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 CPV Backbone Solar LLC?

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

Is CPV Backbone Solar still running?

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

CPV Backbone Solar

CPV Backbone Solar is a 175 MW solar farm in Garrett County, Maryland, operated by CPV Backbone Solar, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. 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: 175 MW; 161.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2025
EIA plant ID: 67022

Where it is

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County: Garrett County, Maryland
Coordinates: 39.4424, -79.2016
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: CPV Backbone Solar, LLC
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

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CPV Backbone Solar: FAQ

Where is CPV Backbone Solar?: In Garrett County, Maryland (MD). 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 CPV Backbone Solar?: 175 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns CPV Backbone Solar?: EIA-860M names CPV Backbone Solar, LLC 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 CPV Backbone Solar LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — CPV Backbone Solar, LLC 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 "CPV Backbone Solar LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is CPV Backbone Solar still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.