Lee County Landfill
1431 Sumter Highway, Bishopville, SC 29010Plant Summary Information
Lee County Landfill is ranked #1 out of 8 landfill gas power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lee County Landfill is comprised of 4 generators and generated 4.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Lee County Landfill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Carolina Public Service Authority |
| Location | Lee County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 19.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 296.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,226 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #150 out of 292 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #72 out of 192 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 8 South Carolina Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lee County Landfill
Lee County Landfill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lee County Landfill (56120) |
| Plant Address | 1431 Sumter Highway, Bishopville, SC 29010 |
| Utility | South Carolina Public Service Authority (17543) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.18104, -80.26778 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 19.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| 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 | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | South Carolina Public Service Authority (17543) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator L1 Details Operating January 2005
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator L2 Details Operating January 2005
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator L3 Details Operating January 2005
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator L4 Details Operating September 2006
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Lee County Landfill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #147 | Jay County LFGTE | Portland, IN | 19.3 GWh |
| #148 | New Bern | New Bern, NC | 20.2 GWh |
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| #158 | Lanchester Generating Station | Narvon, PA | 18.6 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Lee County Landfill.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1634 Solar | Hartsville, SC | 4.2 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Bani Solar | Olanta, SC | 4.4 GWh | 24.6 mi |
| Birch Solar | Darlington, SC | 3.7 GWh | 23.6 mi |
| Bishopville Solar II, LLC | Bishopville, SC | 17.2 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Darlington County | Hartsville, SC | 17.0 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| Darlington Solar, LLC | Darlington, SC | 19.3 GWh | 22.2 mi |
| Gaines Solar | Bishopville, SC | 3.9 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Gary Solar | Bishopville, SC | 3.5 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| H B Robinson | Hartsville, SC | 6.2 TWh | 16.5 mi |
| Jefferson Solar | Hartsville, SC | 15.3 GWh | 16.7 mi |
| Magdaline Solar, LLC | Lynchburg, SC | 2.8 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Marshall Solar | Hartsville, SC | 3.1 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Redwing Solar | Darlington, SC | 3.5 GWh | 22.7 mi |
| River Solar | Lynchburg, SC | 3.7 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Sonoco Products Co | Hartsville, SC | 63.5 GWh | 18.2 mi |
| Tedder Solar | Darlington, SC | 4.4 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Vincent Solar | Lynchburg, SC | 3.5 GWh | 11 mi |
| Wateree Hydro | Ridgeway, SC | 255.3 GWh | 27 mi |
| Weaver Solar | Lynchburg, SC | 1.7 GWh | 13.3 mi |
| Whitehall Solar LLC | Timmonsville, SC | 4.7 GWh | 22.4 mi |