Gaston Shoals

437 Dravo Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702

Plant Summary Information

Gaston Shoals is ranked #15 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gaston Shoals is comprised of 4 generators and generated 4.2 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.

Plant Name	Gaston Shoals
Utility Name	Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC
Location	Cherokee County, SC
Initial Operation Date	May 1908
Last Update	Sep 2024
Annual Generation	15.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	58.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,448 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #809 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #85 out of 192 South Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #15 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (2013 to 2018) Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (2019 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Gaston Shoals (3258)
Plant Address	437 Dravo Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702
Utility	Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (63010)
Latitude, Longitude	35.1381, -81.5975
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Sep 2024
Initial Operation Date	May 1908
Annual Generation	15.9 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

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	Broad River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC
Grid Voltage	44.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	OA
First Operation Date	May 1908
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	OA
First Operation Date	August 1908
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	OA
First Operation Date	August 1908
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.5 MW
Minimum Load	2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1927
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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