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108 MW Hydro operating in Haywood, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
108 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1930
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.6946, -83.0503
County
Haywood, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy Progress (NC) | — |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Walters Hydroelectric Generating Plant, located in Haywood County, North Carolina, is a 108 MW conventional hydroelectric facility. It began operating in 1930 and is owned and operated by Duke Energy Progress - (NC), a subsidiary of Duke Energy. The plant consists of 3 generators utilizing water as its primary fuel source. Walters operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Walters generated 275,427 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 29.1%. According to available rankings, Walters is the 7th largest of 8 hydroelectric plants in North Carolina, and 175th largest of 194 nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $654.79 per kW. Financial data is sourced from FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
275.4K MWh
Annual Generation
29.1%
Capacity Factor
Energy storage · Duke Energy Progress, Inc. · Data from 2015–2024
$894/kW
Installed Cost
$11.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility