South Holston
918 South View Dam Rd., Bristol, TN 37602Plant Summary Information
South Holston is ranked #37 out of 84 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Holston is comprised of 1 generator and generated 27.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | South Holston |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Sullivan County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1951 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 94.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 360.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,229 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #366 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 84 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #19 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Holston
South Holston Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Holston (3416) |
| Plant Address | 918 South View Dam Rd., Bristol, TN 37602 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.52317, -82.09021 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 94.6 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 | South Fork Holston River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1951
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 44.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1951 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
South Holston Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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