Pilot Mountain Solar, LLC

Pilot Mountain Solar, LLC is a 5 MW solar farm in Stokes 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
4.9 MW
4.9 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2020
EIA plant ID
63835

Where it is

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County
Stokes County, North Carolina
Coordinates
36.2707, -80.3763
Balancing authority
DUK
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 →

Pilot Mountain Solar, LLC: FAQ

Where is Pilot Mountain Solar, LLC?
In Stokes 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 Pilot Mountain Solar, LLC?
5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Pilot Mountain Solar, LLC?
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 Pilot Mountain Solar, LLC still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.