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42.3 MW Hydro operating in Chester, SC — Duke Energy Carolinas
42.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
5
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1916
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.6006, -80.8920
County
Chester, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy Carolinas | — |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Located in Chester County, South Carolina, the Fishing Creek hydroelectric plant has a total capacity of 42.3 MW across 5 generators. The plant, which came online in 1916, is owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, a subsidiary of Duke Energy. Fishing Creek utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. Fishing Creek ranks as the 13th largest out of 33 hydroelectric plants in South Carolina, and 335th nationally out of 1464 similar facilities.
In the most recent year with available data, Fishing Creek generated 139,557 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 37.5%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,353.95 per kW. The plant also has a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) price of $25 per MWh. Financial data is sourced from FERC and FERC EQRs.
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
139.6K MWh
Annual Generation
37.5%
Capacity Factor
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC · Data from 2015–2025
$25.0/MWh
PPA Price
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
100.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility