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Located on 184 acres of leased land in Chocowinity, North Carolina, Beaufort Solar began commercial operations in December 2015 as Capital Power’s inaugural solar facility. The facility operates under a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with Duke Energy Progress LLC.
Quick Facts
- Facility consists of 66,690, 315 watt photovoltaic solar panels manufactured by Canadian Solar
- Capable of providing renewable energy to approximately 2,460 North Carolina homes (based on the U.S. cumulative-installed PV statistic)
Community Investment
At Capital Power, we contribute to the communities in which we operate with the aim of building a sustainable future for all. We engage our neighbours, consider their interests and build real relationships. We aim to source supplies and services locally for our operations, as well as hire from the community. At Beaufort Solar:
- We pay approximately $47,000 in property tax each year, contributing annually to community tax bases, supporting the improvement of infrastructure, roadways, and community services.
We give back where we live and work by supporting local organizations and our employees’ community participation through our corporate giving programs.
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As Capital Power's first solar facility, Beaufort Solar has helped lead the way in expanding our renewable generation portfolio and contributes to the development of a low-carbon energy future.
Brian Vaasjo
President and CEO
Site Contact
Phone: 1-855-703-5005
Email: [email protected]
What's New
Capital Power announces date for release of its second quarter 2020 financial results and analyst conference call
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Capital Power reports voting results from the 2020 annual meeting of shareholders
The annual meeting of shareholders for Capital Power was held on May 1, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. Each of the matters voted upon at the annual meeting is discussed in detail in the Company’s Manag...
Capital Power reports solid first quarter 2020 results and reiterates its 2020 financial guidance
Capital Power released financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
Capital Power declares dividends for its Common and Preference shares
The Board of Directors for Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) (Capital Power) declared a dividend of $0.48 per share on the outstanding common shares for the quarter ending June 30, 2020. The div...
COVID-19 Preventative Measures for Capital Power’s 2020 Annual Meeting
Capital Power announced today that due to provincial COVID-19 public health orders and recommendations regarding mass gatherings and social distancing, shareholders and other guests are strongly en...
Capital Power announces date for release of its first quarter 2020 financial results and analyst conference call
Capital Power will release its first quarter 2020 results before the markets open on May 4, 2020. Management will host a conference call with analysts on the same day at 9:00 a.m. MT (11:00 a.m. ET...
Capital Power completes acquisition of Buckthorn Wind and receives tax equity financing for Cardinal Point Wind
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