Dorchester Biomass
609 7 Mile Road, Harleyville, SC 29448Plant Summary Information
Dorchester Biomass is ranked #39 out of 165 wood/wood waste solids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dorchester Biomass is comprised of 1 generator and generated 43.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Dorchester Biomass |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Dorchester Biomass LLC |
| Location | Dorchester County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 156.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,613 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 165 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 189 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 8 South Carolina Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Previous Operators |
EDF Renewable Services Inc (2013 to 2013) EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. (2014 to 2018) Dorchester Biomass LLC (2019 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dorchester Biomass
Dorchester Biomass Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dorchester Biomass (58707) |
| Plant Address | 609 7 Mile Road Harleyville, SC 29448 |
| Utility | Dorchester Biomass LLC (63514) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.23861, -80.45028 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2013 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 156.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Santee Electric Coop, Inc (16606) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Dorchester Biomass Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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