Tate Solar

Tate Solar is a 5 MW solar farm in Nash County, North Carolina, operated by USF Essex Lessor, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2020.

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 MW
5 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2020
EIA plant ID
60160

Where it is

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County
Nash County, North Carolina
Coordinates
36.0661, -78.0296
Balancing authority
CPLE
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
USF Essex Lessor, LLC
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating

Every plant USF Essex Lessor, LLC reports to EIA →

Tate Solar: FAQ

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