Gaston Shoals
437 Dravo Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702Plant Summary Information
Gaston Shoals is ranked #16 out of 29 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gaston Shoals is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Gaston Shoals |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC |
| Location | Cherokee County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1908 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 19.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 73.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,097 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #772 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #78 out of 190 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 29 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (2013 to 2018) Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (2019 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gaston Shoals
Gaston Shoals Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gaston Shoals (3258) |
| Plant Address | 437 Dravo Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702 |
| Utility | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (63010) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.1381, -81.5975 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1908 |
| Annual Generation | 19.3 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Broad River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 44.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating May 1908
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1908 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1908
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1908 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1908
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1908 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating August 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Gaston Shoals Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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