Boyds Mill Hydro
Highway 252, Ware Shoals, SC 29692Plant Summary Information
Boyds Mill Hydro is ranked #25 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Boyds Mill Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 711.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Boyds Mill Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC |
| Location | Greenville County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,748 out of 12,513 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,199 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #141 out of 196 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Boyds Mill Hydro
Boyds Mill Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Boyds Mill Hydro (3253) |
| Plant Address | Highway 252, Ware Shoals, SC 29692 |
| Utility | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (13763) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.45551, -82.19934 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 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 | 97-35-000 |
| 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 | Reedy River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 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 | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 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 |
Boyds Mill Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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