Ocoee 3
1988 Hwy 64 E, Benton, TN 37307Plant Summary Information
Ocoee 3 is ranked #29 out of 82 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ocoee 3 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 45.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Ocoee 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Polk County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1943 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 187.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 754.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,410 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #224 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #29 out of 82 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ocoee 3
Ocoee 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ocoee 3 (3414) |
| Plant Address | 1988 Hwy 64 E Benton, TN 37307 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.075, -84.4833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1943 |
| Annual Generation | 187.2 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 | Ocoee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 28.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 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 |
Ocoee 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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