Haw River Hydro
Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road, Saxapahaw, NC 27340Plant Summary Information
Haw River Hydro is ranked #30 out of 35 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Haw River Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 712.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Haw River Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Haw River Hydro Co |
| Location | Alamance County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1981 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,453 out of 12,529 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,180 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #686 out of 873 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 35 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Haw River Hydro
Haw River Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Haw River Hydro (10258) |
| Plant Address | Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road, Saxapahaw, NC 27340 |
| Utility | Haw River Hydro Co (4980) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.9483, -79.3244 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 15-98-000 |
| 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 | Haw River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1981
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1981 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1982
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1982 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Haw River Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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