Directory of Power Plants in South Carolina
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Solar | Freedom Solar, LLC | Nichols, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 8.3 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| St. Matthews Solar | St. Matthews Solar, LLC | Matthews, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 20.1 GWh | Jul 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Odyssey Solar | Odyssey Solar, LLC | Pelion, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 18.2 GWh | Jul 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Hampton Solar I | Hampton Solar I, LLC | Hampton, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 13.2 GWh | Jul 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Cameron Solar II | Cameron Solar II, LLC | Cameron, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 8.3 GWh | Jun 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Ridgeland Solar Project | Dominion Renewable Energy | Ridgeland, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 19.7 GWh | May 2017 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Barnwell Solar | Barnwell Solar, LLC | Barnwell, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 10.0 GWh | May 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Saluda Solar II | Saluda Solar II, LLC | Saluda, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 6.6 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Saluda Solar, LLC | Cypress Creek Renewables | Saluda, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 12.7 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Darlington Solar, LLC | Darlington Solar, LLC | Darlington, SC | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) | 20.3 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Union Renewable Energy Facility | Lockhart Power Co | Enoree, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 22.6 GWh | Dec 2014 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Substation 20 Plant | City of Orangeburg - (SC) | Orangeburg, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 131.7 MWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Colleton Solar Farm | TIG Sun Energy I LLC | Walterboro, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 2.9 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Allendale Biomass | Allendale Biomass LLC | Fairfax, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 134.7 GWh | Oct 2013 | Dec 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Dorchester Biomass | Dorchester Biomass LLC | Harleyville, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 163.7 GWh | Oct 2013 | Dec 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Upper Pacolet Hydro | Lockhart Power Co | Pacolet, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 4.2 GWh | Jan 2013 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Savannah River Site Biomass Cogen | Ameresco | Aiken, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 70.1 GWh | Dec 2011 | Jun 2024 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 91.5% Tire-derived Fuels : 8.1% |
| City West Diesel Plant | Lockhart Power Co | Union, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 88.3 MWh | May 2011 | Dec 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Wellford Renewable Energy Plant | Lockhart Power Co | Spartanburg, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 98.8 MWh | Apr 2011 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Berkeley County Landfill | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Moncks Corner, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 2.7 GWh | Jan 2011 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| BMW Manufacturing Co | BMW Manufacturing Co LLC | Greer, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 34.4 GWh | May 2009 | Dec 2022 | Landfill Gas : 90.8% Natural Gas : 9.2% |
| Enoree Phase II Landfill Gas Recovery | Enerdyne Power Systems Inc | Greer, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 944.2 MWh | Jul 2008 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Richland County Landfill | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Lugoff, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 13.6 GWh | Dec 2005 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Lee County Landfill | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Bishopville, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 23.8 GWh | Dec 2004 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Seneca City of | City of Seneca - (SC) | Seneca, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 1.4 GWh | Nov 2004 | Dec 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Columbia Energy Center (SC) | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Gaston, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 3.0 TWh | Apr 2004 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Jasper | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Hardeeville, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 5.3 TWh | Apr 2004 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Webb Forging | Central Electric Power | Carlisle, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 94.5 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Sediver | Central Electric Power | York, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 80.0 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Thermal Kem | Central Electric Power | Rock Hill, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 75.5 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Valenite | Central Electric Power | Westminster, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 40.9 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Honea Path | Central Electric Power | Honea Path, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 87.4 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Mill Creek (SC) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Blacksburg, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 67.1 GWh | Nov 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 85.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 14.1% |
| John S Rainey | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Starr, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 4.6 TWh | Aug 2001 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Horry Land Fill Gas Site | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Conway, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 8.9 GWh | Jul 2001 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Broad River Energy Center | Broad River Energy LLC | Gaffney, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 418.7 GWh | Jun 2000 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| Central Energy Facility | Clemson University - Main Campus | Clemson, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 6.0 MWh | Apr 2000 | Jun 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Kapstone | WestRock North Charleston | Charleston, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 407.5 GWh | Mar 1999 | Jun 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 54.2% Bituminous Coal : 42.3% Black Liquor : 2.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| Cherokee County Cogen | Cherokee County Cogen Partners LLC | Gaffney, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 336.9 GWh | Feb 1998 | Sep 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Boyds Mill Hydro | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC | Ware Shoals, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 4.1 GWh | Nov 1996 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Hollidays Bridge Hydro | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC | Honea Path, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 10.5 GWh | Nov 1996 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Saluda Dam | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC | Greenville, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 6.9 GWh | Nov 1996 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Cope | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Cope, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 1.8 TWh | Dec 1995 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas : 71.0% Bituminous Coal : 28.9% |
| Rowesville Rd Plant | City of Orangeburg - (SC) | Orangeburg, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 834.3 MWh | May 1994 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Hagood | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Charleston Heights, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 27.3 GWh | May 1991 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 84.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 15.6% |
| Pelzer Upper | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Petzer, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 5.1 GWh | Nov 1989 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Pelzer Lower | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Williamston, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 5.3 GWh | Nov 1989 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Piedmont Hydro Power Project | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Piedmont, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 4.5 GWh | Apr 1989 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| North Road Peak | City of Orangeburg - (SC) | Oangeburg, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 135.2 MWh | Mar 1987 | Dec 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Cherokee Falls | Hydroland Omega LLC | Blacksburg, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 1.5 GWh | Nov 1985 | Oct 2023 | Water |
| Clifton Dam 3 Power Station | Converse Energy Inc | Converse, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 4.0 GWh | Jul 1985 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Catawba | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | York, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 21.3 TWh | May 1985 | Jun 2024 | Nuclear |
| St Stephen | US Army Corps of Engineers | St. Stephen, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 178.6 GWh | Feb 1985 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| Cross | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Cross, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 9.7 TWh | Apr 1984 | Jun 2024 | Bituminous Coal : 99.7% |
| Sylvamo Corporation Eastover Facility | Sylvamo Corporation - Eastover | Eastover, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 577.8 GWh | Mar 1984 | Jun 2024 | Black Liquor : 71.2% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 16.9% Natural Gas : 11.4% Waste/Other Oil : 0.5% |
| V C Summer | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Jenkinsville, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 9.4 TWh | Dec 1983 | Jun 2024 | Nuclear |
| Fairfield Pumped Storage | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Jenkinsville, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 438.3 GWh | May 1978 | Jun 2024 | Water |
| Winyah | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Georgetown, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 3.5 TWh | Feb 1975 | Jun 2024 | Bituminous Coal : 99.5% |
| Darlington County | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Hartsville, SC | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) | 41.7 GWh | Jul 1974 | Nov 2023 | Natural Gas : 83.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 16.4% |
| Hilton Head | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Hilton Head Island, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 2.2 GWh | Jul 1973 | Nov 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Oconee | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Seneca, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 23.3 TWh | Jun 1973 | Jun 2024 | Nuclear |
| Williams | South Carolina Genertg Co, Inc | Goose Creek, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 1.9 TWh | May 1972 | Jun 2024 | Bituminous Coal : 99.4% |
| Keowee | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Seneca, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 54.5 GWh | Mar 1971 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| H B Robinson | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Hartsville, SC | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) | 7.3 TWh | Feb 1971 | Jun 2024 | Nuclear |
| Wateree | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Eastover, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 2.0 TWh | Aug 1970 | Jun 2024 | Bituminous Coal : 99.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.9% |
| Parr GT | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Jenkinsville, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 3.3 GWh | Jun 1970 | Mar 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil : 54.6% Natural Gas : 45.4% |
| International Paper Georgetown Mill | International Paper Co-GT Mill | Georgetown, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 526.1 GWh | Dec 1965 | Jun 2024 | Black Liquor : 58.9% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 21.7% Natural Gas : 9.6% Tire-derived Fuels : 9.3% |
| Coit GT | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Columbia, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 744.5 MWh | Apr 1964 | Dec 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil : 52.0% Natural Gas : 48.0% |
| Florence Mill | WestRock-Florence | Florence, SC | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) | 431.5 GWh | Oct 1963 | Jun 2024 | Black Liquor : 51.4% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 39.5% Natural Gas : 4.4% Bituminous Coal : 4.3% |
| Myrtle Beach | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Myrtle Beach, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 1.9 GWh | Apr 1962 | Dec 2022 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| McMeekin | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Columbia, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 942.0 GWh | Jun 1958 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Urquhart | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Beech Island, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 1.7 TWh | Nov 1953 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| J Strom Thurmond | USCE-Savannah District | Clarks Hill, SC | Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA) | 701.6 GWh | Dec 1952 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| W S Lee | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Williamston, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 6.4 TWh | Feb 1951 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Spillway | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Pineville, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 13.5 GWh | Jul 1950 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Sonoco Products Co | Sonoco Products Co | Hartsville, SC | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) | 63.1 GWh | Jan 1947 | Jun 2024 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 87.3% Natural Gas : 12.7% |
| Jefferies | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Moncks Corner, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 274.2 GWh | Nov 1942 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Rocky River (SC) | City of Abbeville - (SC) | Iva, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 5.9 GWh | Dec 1940 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Buzzard Roost | South Carolina Public Service Authority | Chappells, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 40.1 GWh | Jul 1940 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| Saluda Lexington | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Columbia, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 125.0 GWh | Jul 1930 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| Cedar Creek | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Great Falls, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 153.4 GWh | Jul 1926 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Spartanburg Water System | Spartanburg Commissioners PW | Chesnee, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 2.2 GWh | Dec 1925 | Jun 2024 | Water : 96.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.7% |
| Wylie | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Fort Mill, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 142.4 GWh | Jul 1925 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Dearborn | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Great Falls, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 98.9 GWh | Feb 1923 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Lockhart | Lockhart Power Co | Lockhart, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 68.4 GWh | Dec 1920 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Wateree Hydro | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Ridgeway, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 202.6 GWh | Sep 1919 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| Fishing Creek | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Great Falls, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 158.8 GWh | Oct 1916 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Parr Hydro | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Jenkinsville, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 51.8 GWh | Jul 1914 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| 99 Islands | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Blacksburg, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 67.1 GWh | Apr 1910 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Gaston Shoals | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC | Blacksburg, SC | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) | 21.5 GWh | Apr 1908 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Neal Shoals | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc | Union, SC | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (SCEG) | 7.0 GWh | May 1905 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Browse Power Plants By South Carolina Counties
Figures are based on December 2023 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Dec 2023 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville County, SC | # 42 | 1 | 87.4 MWh |
| Colleton County, SC | # 41 | 4 | 2.9 GWh |
| Newberry County, SC | # 40 | 2 | 6.1 GWh |
| Marlboro County, SC | # 39 | 3 | 7.9 GWh |
| Bamberg County, SC | # 38 | 3 | 13.6 GWh |
| Clarendon County, SC | # 37 | 4 | 15.5 GWh |
| Williamsburg County, SC | # 36 | 2 | 21.8 GWh |
| Greenville County, SC | # 35 | 9 | 23.3 GWh |
| Marion County, SC | # 34 | 11 | 23.8 GWh |
| Dillon County, SC | # 33 | 11 | 32.5 GWh |
| Lee County, SC | # 32 | 10 | 43.1 GWh |
| Greenwood County, SC | # 31 | 6 | 56.2 GWh |
| Barnwell County, SC | # 30 | 8 | 72.5 GWh |
| Horry County, SC | # 29 | 9 | 91.8 GWh |
| Spartanburg County, SC | # 28 | 19 | 92.4 GWh |
| Hampton County, SC | # 27 | 4 | 101.8 GWh |
| Union County, SC | # 26 | 6 | 120.2 GWh |
| Lancaster County, SC | # 25 | 3 | 160.0 GWh |
| Chesterfield County, SC | # 24 | 3 | 160.4 GWh |
| Dorchester County, SC | # 23 | 1 | 163.7 GWh |
| Saluda County, SC | # 22 | 3 | 177.3 GWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Dec 2023 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County, SC | # 21 | 6 | 187.4 GWh |
| Kershaw County, SC | # 20 | 2 | 202.6 GWh |
| Chester County, SC | # 19 | 3 | 257.7 GWh |
| Allendale County, SC | # 18 | 6 | 362.8 GWh |
| Charleston County, SC | # 17 | 5 | 434.8 GWh |
| Florence County, SC | # 16 | 12 | 478.0 GWh |
| McCormick County, SC | # 15 | 1 | 701.6 GWh |
| Cherokee County, SC | # 14 | 7 | 921.6 GWh |
| Lexington County, SC | # 13 | 12 | 1.5 TWh |
| Aiken County, SC | # 12 | 6 | 2.0 TWh |
| Orangeburg County, SC | # 11 | 15 | 2.3 TWh |
| Richland County, SC | # 10 | 6 | 2.7 TWh |
| Calhoun County, SC | # 9 | 7 | 3.2 TWh |
| Georgetown County, SC | # 8 | 4 | 4.0 TWh |
| Jasper County, SC | # 7 | 5 | 5.5 TWh |
| Darlington County, SC | # 6 | 27 | 7.4 TWh |
| Fairfield County, SC | # 5 | 5 | 9.9 TWh |
| Anderson County, SC | # 4 | 17 | 11.1 TWh |
| Berkeley County, SC | # 3 | 8 | 12.1 TWh |
| York County, SC | # 2 | 4 | 21.4 TWh |
| Oconee County, SC | # 1 | 4 | 22.8 TWh |