Highlander Solar Energy Station 1

Highlander Solar Energy Station 1 is a 165 MW solar farm in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, operated by AES Distributed Energy. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. 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
165 MW
165 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2020
EIA plant ID
62014

Where it is

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County
Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Coordinates
38.2471, -77.7862
Balancing authority
PJM
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
AES Distributed Energy
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating

Every plant AES Distributed Energy reports to EIA →

Highlander Solar Energy Station 1: FAQ

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