Keowee
7800 Rochester Hwy, Seneca, SC 29672Plant Summary Information
Keowee is ranked #13 out of 29 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Keowee is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Keowee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Pickens County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1971 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 48.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 186.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,911 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #508 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 190 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 29 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Keowee
Keowee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Keowee (6517) |
| Plant Address | 7800 Rochester Hwy, Seneca, SC 29672 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.7981, -82.8872 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 48.3 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Keowee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 76 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 76 MW |
| Minimum Load | 76 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1971 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 76 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 76 MW |
| Minimum Load | 76 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1971 |
| 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 |
Keowee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| #510 | Fond Du Lac | Duluth, MN | 48.1 GWh |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Solar | Piedmont, SC | 2.1 GWh | 21.2 mi |
| Adams | Piedmont, SC | 4.5 GWh | 21.6 mi |
| Anderson (SC) | Anderson, SC | 4.0 GWh | 24.2 mi |
| Bluebird Solar SC LLC | Pendleton, SC | 6.6 GWh | 16.1 mi |
| Central Energy Facility | Clemson, SC | 2.0 MWh | 8.6 mi |
| Duke Energy CHP at Clemson University | Clemson, SC | 108.5 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Franklin Milliken | Lavonia, GA | 6.6 GWh | 27.4 mi |
| Oconee | Seneca, SC | 21.5 TWh | 0.7 mi |
| Pelzer Lower | Williamston, SC | 4.6 GWh | 27.9 mi |
| Pelzer Solar I | Pelzer, SC | 2.0 GWh | 23.9 mi |
| Pelzer Upper | Petzer, SC | 4.6 GWh | 26.8 mi |
| Piedmont Hydro Power Project | Piedmont, SC | 4.4 GWh | 25 mi |
| Saluda Dam | Greenville, SC | 6.2 GWh | 23.2 mi |
| Seneca City of | Seneca, SC | 1.0 GWh | 8.5 mi |
| Tugalo | Tallulah Falls, GA | 43.6 GWh | 27 mi |
| Valenite | Westminster, SC | 30.0 MWh | 13 mi |
| W S Lee | Williamston, SC | 5.8 TWh | 29 mi |
| White Horse Solar A | Greenville, SC | 3.4 GWh | 27.7 mi |
| Whitt Solar | Piedmont, SC | 4.1 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Yonah | Toccoa, GA | 35.0 GWh | 27 mi |