Broad River Energy Center
1124 Victory Trail Road, Gaffney, SC 29340Plant Summary Information
Broad River Energy Center is ranked #23 out of 190 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Broad River Energy Center is comprised of 5 generators and generated 51.1 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Broad River Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Broad River Energy LLC |
| Location | Cherokee County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2000 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 299.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,897 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #648 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #23 out of 190 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 26 South Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Broad River Energy Center
Broad River Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Broad River Energy Center (55166) |
| Plant Address | 1124 Victory Trail Road Gaffney, SC 29340 |
| Utility | Broad River Energy LLC (54810) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.0786, -81.575 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 299.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT01 Details Operating July 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 175.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 182.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 175.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 182.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT02 Details Operating July 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 168.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 177.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 168.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 177.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT03 Details Operating July 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 166.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 167.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 166.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT04 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 172.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 173.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 172.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 173.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT05 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 173.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 172.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 173.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 172.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Broad River Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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