Clifton Dam 3 Power Station
Highway 29, Converse, SC 29329Plant Summary Information
Clifton Dam 3 Power Station is ranked #27 out of 29 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Clifton Dam 3 Power Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 420.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Clifton Dam 3 Power Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Converse Energy Inc |
| Location | Spartanburg County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 3.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,475 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,234 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #154 out of 190 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 29 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Clifton Dam 3 Power Station
Clifton Dam 3 Power Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Clifton Dam 3 Power Station (52049) |
| Plant Address | Highway 29, Converse, SC 29329 |
| Utility | Converse Energy Inc (4277) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.9953, -81.8344 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 3.6 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 | 81-85-000 |
| 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 | Pacolet |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2V Details Operating August 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 1H Details Operating April 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Clifton Dam 3 Power Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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