Western Branch High School

Western Branch High School is a 1 MW solar farm in Chesapeake City County, Virginia, operated by Virginia Electric & Power Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. 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
1 MW
1 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2016
EIA plant ID
59904

Where it is

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County
Chesapeake City County, Virginia
Coordinates
36.8481, -76.4071
Balancing authority
PJM
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Virginia Electric & Power Co
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating

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Western Branch High School: FAQ

Where is Western Branch High School?
In Chesapeake City County, Virginia (VA). 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 Western Branch High School?
1 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Western Branch High School?
EIA-860M names Virginia Electric & Power Co 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 Western Branch High School LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Virginia Electric & Power Co 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 "Western Branch High School LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Western Branch High School still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.