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2.4 MW Hydro operating in Greenville, SC — Duke Energy Carolinas
2.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1996
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.8522, -82.4840
County
Greenville, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Saluda Dam is a hydroelectric power plant located in Greenville County, South Carolina. The plant has a total capacity of 2.4 MW and is operated by Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC. Commissioned in 1996, the facility utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and consists of 4 generators. The primary fuel source is water (WAT).
The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. In terms of size, Saluda Dam ranks 27th out of 33 power plants in South Carolina, and 1166th out of 1464 plants nationally. The latest annual generation data indicates an output of 7,067 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 33.5%.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
573 MWh
Latest Month
7.1K MWh
Annual Generation
33.5%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $5.5M
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
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP