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18 MW Hydro operating in Union, SC — Duke Energy Carolinas
18 MW
Nameplate Capacity
5
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1921
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.7787, -81.4561
County
Union, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Lockhart Power Co | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Lockhart Power Co | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Lockhart hydroelectric plant is located in Union County, South Carolina. The plant has a total capacity of 18 MW across 5 generators, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It is owned and operated by Lockhart Power Co. The plant began operating in 1921 and is connected to the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority within the SERC NERC region.
Lockhart's latest annual generation was 69,955 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 44.2%. The plant ranks 14th out of 33 power plants in South Carolina and 514th out of 1464 nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $963.06 per kW. The plant's operations and impact have been covered in 7 news articles, with a focus on industry trends.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
6.4K MWh
Latest Month
70.0K MWh
Annual Generation
44.2%
Capacity Factor
Run-of-river hydro · Lockhart Power Company · Data from 2015–2024
$1,000/kW
Installed Cost
$22.7/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
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility