Duke Energy Carolinas
Balancing Authority Summary Information
Duke Energy Carolinas is ranked #13 out of 64 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas |
|---|---|
| States | North Carolina South Carolina |
| Last Update | Oct 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 113.4 TWh |
| Power Plants | 578 |
| Utilities | 213 |
| Ranked #13 out of 64 in terms of net annual generation | |
| Ranked #6 out of 20 in terms of annual generation from nuclear | |
| Power Plant Types | Nuclear | 52.3% Natural Gas | 25.6% Coal | 20.1% Solar | 1.9% Water | 0.8% Other Fuel | 0% |
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Daily Net Generation for Duke Energy Carolinas for the past 3 Years
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Combined Cycle Plant | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Goldsboro, NC | 6 TWh | Nov 2012 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Kings Mountain Energy Center | Carolina Power Partners, LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 4 TWh | Jul 2018 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Rutherford Farm | Southern Power Co | Forest City, NC | 135 GWh | Nov 2016 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Innovative Solar 37 LLC | Dominion Renewable Energy | Morven, NC | 144 GWh | Apr 2017 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| NC 102 Project LLC | NC 102 Project LLC | Midland, NC | 142 GWh | Aug 2018 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Maiden Creek Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Maiden, NC | 118 GWh | Dec 2020 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Gaston Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Cherryville Township, NC | 45 GWh | Nov 2020 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Broad River Solar, LLC | Deriva Energy | Mooresboro, NC | 106 GWh | Nov 2021 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Sugar Solar, LLC | SunStrong Management | Yadkinville, NC | 98 GWh | Nov 2021 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Lick Creek Solar, LLC | SunStrong Management | Walnut Cove, NC | 105 GWh | Feb 2022 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Partin Solar | Partin Solar, LLC | Elkin, NC | 88 GWh | Sep 2023 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Stanly Solar, LLC | SunStrong Management | Albemarle, NC | 89 GWh | Jul 2022 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Misenheimer Solar LLC | Misenheimer Solar LLC | Gold Hill, NC | 158 GWh | Mar 2024 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| SR Lambert I, LLC | SR Lambert I, LLC | Georgetown, SC | 155 GWh | Nov 2025 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Apex NC Solar | Apex NC Solar, LLC | Lawndale, NC | 14 GWh | - | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Catalina Solar (SC) | Catalina Solar, LLC | Batesburg, SC | 115 GWh | Sep 2025 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| SR Lambert II | SR Lambert II, LLC | Georgetown, SC | 156 GWh | Nov 2025 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Beaverdam Renewable Energy Center | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Grey Court, SC | 29 GWh | - | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Red Bud Solar Plant | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Castalia, NC | 113 GWh | Sep 2025 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
Surrounding Balancing Authorities
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division | 433.0 GWh | 4 |
| #24 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | 26.1 TWh | 83 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 66.2 TWh | 574 |
| #50 | Duke Energy Progress West | 4.6 TWh | 15 |
| #43 | JEA | 9.4 TWh | 24 |
| #23 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company | 34.2 TWh | 25 |
| #1 | PJM Interconnection, LLC | 890.9 TWh | 2,806 |
| #28 | South Carolina Public Service Authority | 19.6 TWh | 35 |
| #59 | Southeastern Power Administration | 1.2 TWh | 11 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 259.3 TWh | 423 |
Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 259.3 TWh | 423 |
| #7 | California Independent System Operator | 168.7 TWh | 2,170 |
| #9 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 166.2 TWh | 209 |
| #10 | Florida Power & Light Co. | 153.0 TWh | 188 |
| #12 | New York Independent System Operator | 134.1 TWh | 1,334 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 113.4 TWh | 578 |
| #15 | ISO New England | 112.2 TWh | 1,667 |
| #16 | Bonneville Power Administration | 91.1 TWh | 170 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 66.2 TWh | 574 |
| #18 | PacifiCorp East | 61.4 TWh | 223 |