Fort Loudoun
1280 CITY PARK DR, Lenoir City, TN 37771Plant Summary Information
Fort Loudoun is ranked #13 out of 84 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fort Loudoun is comprised of 4 generators and generated 164.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Fort Loudoun |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Loudon County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1943 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 676.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #997 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 84 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fort Loudoun
Fort Loudoun Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fort Loudoun (3402) |
| Plant Address | 1280 CITY PARK DR, Lenoir City, TN 37771 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.7917, -84.2431 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1943 |
| Annual Generation | 676.5 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 | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 37.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1943 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1944
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 39.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1944 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1948
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1948 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1949 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Fort Loudoun Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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