Keowee
7800 Rochester Hwy, Seneca, SC 29672Plant Summary Information
Keowee is ranked #13 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Keowee is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Keowee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Pickens County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1971 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 44.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 172.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,344 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #499 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Keowee
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Keowee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Keowee (6517) |
| Plant Address | 7800 Rochester Hwy, Seneca, SC 29672 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.7981, -82.8872 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 44.3 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Keowee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 76 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 76 MW |
| Minimum Load | 76 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 76 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 76 MW |
| Minimum Load | 76 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Keowee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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