Turner Shoals
North Hwy. 9, Mill Springs, NC 28756Plant Summary Information
Turner Shoals is ranked #24 out of 36 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Turner Shoals is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Turner Shoals |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC |
| Location | Polk County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 10.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 39.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,785 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #943 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #179 out of 862 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Turner Shoals
Turner Shoals Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Turner Shoals (2735) |
| Plant Address | North Hwy. 9, Mill Springs, NC 28756 |
| Utility | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (13763) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.33477, -82.18637 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 10.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 05-38-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Green River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 44.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Turner Shoals Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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