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 | Jul 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 112.6 TWh |
| Power Plants | 577 |
| 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 | 52.7% Natural Gas | 25.8% Coal | 19.5% Solar | 1.8% Water | 0.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Solar, LLC | Cypress Creek Renewables | Warsaw, NC | 9 GWh | Mar 2017 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Pine Valley Solar Farm, LLC | SunStrong Management | West End, NC | 9 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Valenite | Central Electric Power | Westminster, SC | 105 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Cathcart Solar, LLC | Cathcart Solar, LLC | Whiteville, NC | 10 GWh | Apr 2023 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Bearford Solar II | Bearford Solar II, LLC | Willard, NC | 9 GWh | Jan 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Pelzer Lower | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Williamston, SC | 4 GWh | Nov 1989 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| W S Lee | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Williamston, SC | 6 TWh | Feb 1951 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| HCE Johnston I, LLC | HCE Johnston I, LLC | Willow Springs, NC | 2 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| South Atlantic Services Solar Farm I | South Atlantic Services Inc | Wilmington, NC | 3 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Ingredion Winston Salem | Ingredion Inc - Winston Salem | Winston-Salem, NC | 29 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2025 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 73.7% Natural Gas : 23.8% Bituminous Coal : 2.5% |
| South Winston Farm, LLC | Cypress Creek Renewables | Winston-Salem, NC | 8 GWh | Dec 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Salem Energy Systems LLC | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC | Winston-Salem, NC | 76 MWh | Jun 1996 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Pinson Solar Farm | Cardinal Renewables | Woodruff, SC | 30 GWh | Jul 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| 1009 Yadkin Solar | 1009 Yadkin Solar, LLC | Yadkinville, NC | 7 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Sugar Solar, LLC | SunStrong Management | Yadkinville, NC | 101 GWh | Nov 2021 | May 2026 | Solar |
| Yadkin 601 Farm | Yadkin 601 Farm, LLC | Yadkinville, NC | 5 GWh | May 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Yadkinville Solar | Oppidum Renewables USA, LLC | Yadkinville, NC | 4 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Catawba | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | York, SC | 18 TWh | May 1985 | May 2026 | Nuclear |
| Sediver | Central Electric Power | York, SC | 129 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Surrounding Balancing Authorities
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division | 442.5 GWh | 4 |
| #24 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | 25.3 TWh | 83 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 64.5 TWh | 565 |
| #50 | Duke Energy Progress West | 4.5 TWh | 15 |
| #41 | JEA | 9.6 TWh | 24 |
| #23 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company | 33.9 TWh | 25 |
| #1 | PJM Interconnection, LLC | 882.8 TWh | 2,652 |
| #31 | South Carolina Public Service Authority | 18.5 TWh | 35 |
| #59 | Southeastern Power Administration | 1.3 TWh | 11 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 253.5 TWh | 422 |
Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 253.5 TWh | 422 |
| #7 | California Independent System Operator | 169.4 TWh | 2,135 |
| #9 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 163.4 TWh | 207 |
| #10 | Florida Power & Light Co. | 152.2 TWh | 187 |
| #12 | New York Independent System Operator | 134.3 TWh | 1,299 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 112.6 TWh | 577 |
| #15 | ISO New England | 111.1 TWh | 1,629 |
| #16 | Bonneville Power Administration | 91.6 TWh | 167 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 64.5 TWh | 565 |
| #18 | PacifiCorp East | 60.9 TWh | 222 |