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1 MW Hydro operating in Macon, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1925
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.2194, -83.3708
County
Macon, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Franklin hydroelectric plant, located in Macon County, North Carolina, has a total capacity of 1 MW. The plant began operating in 1925 and consists of two conventional hydroelectric generators. It is owned and operated by Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year with available data, the Franklin plant generated 4,540 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 51.8%. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. According to available data, the installed cost was $7,822.8 per kW. The Franklin plant is ranked 39 out of 39 power plants in North Carolina and 1456 out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
286 MWh
Latest Month
4.5K MWh
Annual Generation
51.8%
Capacity Factor
Hydroelectric · Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC · Data from 2015–2018
$8,018/kW
Installed Cost
$15.6/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.
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Grid Voltage
66.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP