Cherokee Falls
1406 Cherokee Falls Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702Plant Summary Information
Cherokee Falls is ranked #28 out of 29 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cherokee Falls is comprised of 1 generator and generated 699.0 MWh during the 3-month period between July 2023 to October 2023.
| Plant Name | Cherokee Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hydroland Omega LLC |
| Location | Cherokee County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Last Update | Oct 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,085 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,288 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #169 out of 189 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 29 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Aquenergy Systems Inc (2013 to 2019) Hydroland Omega LLC (2020 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cherokee Falls
Cherokee Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cherokee Falls (10173) |
| Plant Address | 1406 Cherokee Falls Road Blacksburg, SC 29702 |
| Utility | Hydroland Omega LLC (63985) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.0642, -81.5458 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 84-345-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Broad River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Broad River Electric Coop, Inc (2212) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 15.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator T-1 Details Operating December 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Cherokee Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Falls Hydroelectric Project, LLC | 1408 Cherokee Falls Road, Blacksburg, SC 60226 | 100.00% |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Cherokee Falls.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Dixon 74 Solar I, LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 4.1 GWh | 14 mi |
| 232 Long Branch 29 Solar I, LLC | Shelby, NC | 2.5 GWh | 11.6 mi |
| 99 Islands | Blacksburg, SC | 49.1 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Beetle Solar | Mooresboro, NC | 6.6 GWh | 10.4 mi |
| Broad River Energy Center | Gaffney, SC | 315.0 GWh | 1.9 mi |
| Broad River Solar, LLC | Mooresboro, NC | 103.0 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Cherokee County Cogen | Gaffney, SC | 450.0 GWh | 3.8 mi |
| Cleveland Cnty Generating Facility | Kings Mountain, NC | 1.3 TWh | 10.4 mi |
| County Home Solar Center, LLC | Shelby, NC | 3.6 GWh | 13.9 mi |
| Dixon Dairy Road Solar | Kings Mountain, NC | 7.0 GWh | 12 mi |
| Gaston Shoals | Blacksburg, SC | 21.7 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Farm | Shelby, NC | 10.2 GWh | 13.7 mi |
| Kings Mountain Energy Center | Kings Mountain, NC | 3.7 TWh | 14.1 mi |
| Lafayette Solar I, LLC | Shelby, NC | 3.6 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| Lux Solar, LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 4.1 GWh | 13.9 mi |
| Mill Creek (SC) | Blacksburg, SC | 132.4 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Mohea Solar Energy Center, LLC | Gaffney, SC | 8.0 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Roper Farm, LLC | Grover, NC | 10.2 GWh | 10.4 mi |
| Shelby Solar Energy Generation Facility | Shelby, NC | 1.3 GWh | 13.4 mi |
| SID Solar I, LLC | Shelby, NC | 8.9 GWh | 13.6 mi |