Tims Ford
461 Powerhouse Rd., Winchester, TN 37398Plant Summary Information
Tims Ford is ranked #46 out of 84 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tims Ford is comprised of 2 generators and generated 14.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Tims Ford |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Franklin County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1972 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 41.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 158.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,107 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #555 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 84 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #26 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Tims Ford
Tims Ford Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tims Ford (3417) |
| Plant Address | 461 Powerhouse Rd., Winchester, TN 37398 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.1967, -86.2783 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 41.7 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 | Elk River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1972
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 39.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 36.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 18.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1972 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1987 |
| 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 |
Tims Ford Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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