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2440.6 MW Nuclear operating in Mecklenburg, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
2,440.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Nuclear
Technology
1981
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.4331, -80.9486
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy | Duke Energy |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The McGuire Nuclear Station is a nuclear power plant located about 17 miles (27 km) northwest of Charlotte, North Carolina. The plant began construction in 1971, with the two reactors beginning operation in 1981 and 1984. Water from nearby Lake Norman is used to cool the reactor units.
Read more on WikipediaMcGuire Nuclear Station is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The plant, owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, has a total capacity of 2440.6 MW across two nuclear reactors. It began operating in 1981 and is the largest nuclear power plant in North Carolina, and the 12th largest in the United States. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority, in the SERC NERC region.
The McGuire plant's latest annual generation was 19,505,489 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 91.2%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1157.52 per kW, based on FERC and FERC EQR data. The plant has a reported PPA price of $25 per MWh.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
1.6M MWh
Latest Month
19.5M MWh
Annual Generation
91.2%
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
500.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility