99 Islands

1502 Ninety-Nine Islands, Blacksburg, SC 29702

Plant Summary Information

99 Islands is ranked #14 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

99 Islands is comprised of 4 generators and generated -60.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name99 Islands
Utility NameDuke Energy Carolinas, LLC
LocationCherokee County, SC
Initial Operation DateMay 1910
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 36.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 139.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,391 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #568 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #57 out of 192 South Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #14 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Monthly Net Generation for 99 Islands

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99 Islands Details

Summary Information
Plant Name99 Islands (3272)
Plant Address1502 Ninety-Nine Islands, Blacksburg, SC 29702
UtilityDuke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416)
Latitude, Longitude35.0314, -81.4936
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 1910
Annual Generation 36.5 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityDuke Energy Carolinas (DUK)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceBroad River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerDuke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC
Grid Voltage 44.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating May 1910

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity4.2 MW
Winter Capacity4.2 MW
Minimum Load4.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1910
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator 2 Details Operating May 1910

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity3.4 MW
Winter Capacity3.4 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1910
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator 3 Details Operating May 1910

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity4.2 MW
Winter Capacity4.2 MW
Minimum Load4.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1910
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

Generator 4 Details Operating May 1910

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor1
Summer Capacity3.4 MW
Winter Capacity3.4 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1910
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M

99 Islands Plant Owners

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