Hilton Head
41 Power Alley, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926Plant Summary Information
Hilton Head is ranked #8 out of 27 distillate fuel oil power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hilton Head is comprised of 3 generators and generated -17.5 MWh during the 3-month period between August 2023 to November 2023.
| Plant Name | Hilton Head |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Carolina Public Service Authority |
| Location | Beaufort County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1973 |
| Last Update | Nov 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 53.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,736 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #290 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #171 out of 190 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 27 South Carolina Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hilton Head
Hilton Head Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hilton Head (3318) |
| Plant Address | 41 Power Alley, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 |
| Utility | South Carolina Public Service Authority (17543) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.20887, -80.69875 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 2.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | South Carolina Public Service Authority (17543) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1973
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1973 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2033 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2033 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1979
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 64.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1979 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2033 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Hilton Head Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Hilton Head.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham Energy Facility | Rincon, GA | 1.5 TWh | 34.5 mi |
| Estill Solar II | Estill, SC | 18.1 GWh | 48.3 mi |
| Guyton Community Solar | Guyton, GA | 7.2 GWh | 45.7 mi |
| IKEA Savannah 490 | Port Wentworth, GA | 1.8 GWh | 27.9 mi |
| Imperial Savannah LP | Port Wentworth, GA | 47.5 GWh | 26.6 mi |
| International Paper Savanna Mill | Savannah, GA | 695.5 GWh | 26 mi |
| Jasper | Hardeeville, SC | 4.9 TWh | 26.9 mi |
| McIntosh | Rincon, GA | 30.7 GWh | 29.3 mi |
| McIntosh Combined Cycle Facility | Rincon, GA | 7.8 TWh | 29.8 mi |
| MCRD Parris Island PV Hybrid | Parris Island, SC | 31.5 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Moffett Solar Project | Ridgeland, SC | 109.8 GWh | 33.3 mi |
| Port Wentworth Mill | Port Wentworth, GA | 433.2 GWh | 27.1 mi |
| Ridgeland Solar Project | Ridgeland, SC | 17.1 GWh | 23.4 mi |
| Rincon Solar I | Rincon, GA | 29.2 GWh | 34.7 mi |
| Savannah River Mill | Rincon, GA | 86.3 GWh | 30.6 mi |
| SCE&G Nimitz CSG | Ridgeland, SC | 14.7 GWh | 25 mi |
| Seabrook Solar | Seabrook, SC | 81.8 GWh | 24.7 mi |
| Superior Landfill Gas Recovery | Savannah, GA | 46.9 GWh | 35.8 mi |
| Trask East Solar | Beaufort, SC | 23.3 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| Yemassee Solar | Yemassee, SC | 21.4 GWh | 36.3 mi |