Fairfield Pumped Storage
Bradham Boulevard off Hwy 215, Jenkinsville, SC 29065Plant Summary Information
Fairfield Pumped Storage is ranked #20 out of 191 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fairfield Pumped Storage is comprised of 8 generators and generated 116.4 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Fairfield Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc |
| Location | Fairfield County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 484.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 0 MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,336 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #83 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 191 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 29 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
South Carolina Electric&Gas Company (2013 to 2017) Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc (2018 to 2023) |
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Fairfield Pumped Storage Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fairfield Pumped Storage (6126) |
| Plant Address | Bradham Boulevard off Hwy 215, Jenkinsville, SC 29065 |
| Utility | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc (17539) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.3061, -81.3308 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Annual Generation | 484.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Dominion Energy South Carolina (SCEG) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Broad River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Dominion Energy South Carolina (17539) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 5 Details Operating December 1978
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2025 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating December 1978
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2025 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating December 1978
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating December 1978
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2027 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1978
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1978
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1978
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2028 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1978
| Technology | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Pumped Storage |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 72 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 2 MW |
| Planned Uprate | October 2028 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Fairfield Pumped Storage Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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