Browns Ferry
Shaw Rd. PO Box 2000, Decatur, AL 35609Plant Summary Information
Browns Ferry is ranked #2 out of 11,455 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Browns Ferry is comprised of 3 generators and generated 10.2 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Browns Ferry |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Limestone County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 32.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 342.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 55 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Alabama Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
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Monthly Net Generation for Browns Ferry
Browns Ferry Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Browns Ferry (46) |
| Plant Address | Shaw Rd. PO Box 2000 Decatur, AL 35609 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.7042, -87.1189 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Annual Generation | 32.8 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1974
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1281 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1227.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1254.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1227.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1974 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1975
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1281 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1207.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1242 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1207.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1975 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating March 1977
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1292 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1226.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1259 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1226.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Browns Ferry Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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