Darlington County
4030 West Bobo Newsom Highway, Hartsville, SC 29550Plant Summary Information
Darlington County is ranked #14 out of 25 natural gas power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Darlington County is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.7 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2023 to November 2023.
| Plant Name | Darlington County |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) |
| Location | Darlington County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Last Update | Nov 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 37.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 543.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,258 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,272 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #61 out of 190 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 25 South Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 83.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 16.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Darlington County
Darlington County Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Darlington County (3250) |
| Plant Address | 4030 West Bobo Newsom Highway, Hartsville, SC 29550 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.4185, -80.1657 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Annual Generation | 37.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 83.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 16.3% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | CAROLINA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 12 Details Operating May 1997
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 158 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 115 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 131 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1997 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 118 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 133 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 118 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 133 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator 13 Details Operating June 1997
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 158 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 115 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 133 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1997 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 116 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 133 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 116 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 133 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Darlington County Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Darlington County.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1634 Solar | Hartsville, SC | 4.3 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Bishopville Solar II, LLC | Bishopville, SC | 15.5 GWh | 15 mi |
| Centerfield Cooper Solar, LLC | Chesterfield, SC | 145.1 GWh | 20.2 mi |
| Darlington Solar, LLC | Darlington, SC | 19.4 GWh | 15.7 mi |
| Gaines Solar | Bishopville, SC | 4.0 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Gary Solar | Bishopville, SC | 3.9 GWh | 15.5 mi |
| H B Robinson | Hartsville, SC | 6.8 TWh | 1.2 mi |
| Jefferson Solar | Hartsville, SC | 17.0 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Lee County Landfill | Bishopville, SC | 22.6 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| Magdaline Solar, LLC | Lynchburg, SC | 1.1 GWh | 20.1 mi |
| Marshall Solar | Hartsville, SC | 4.4 GWh | 8.8 mi |
| Ogburn Solar, LLC | Jefferson, SC | 4.7 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Otis Elevator Company Solar | Florence, SC | 1.6 GWh | 24.6 mi |
| Redwing Solar | Darlington, SC | 3.7 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| River Solar | Lynchburg, SC | 3.9 GWh | 21.6 mi |
| Sonoco Products Co | Hartsville, SC | 63.2 GWh | 6 mi |
| Tedder Solar | Darlington, SC | 4.6 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Vincent Solar | Lynchburg, SC | 3.6 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| Watauga Solar | Society Hill, SC | 3.7 GWh | 19.7 mi |
| Weaver Solar | Lynchburg, SC | 4.0 GWh | 24.6 mi |