Pelzer Upper
Lebby Street, Petzer, SC 29669Plant Summary Information
Pelzer Upper is ranked #22 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pelzer Upper is comprised of 1 generator and generated 400.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Pelzer Upper |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power US, LLC |
| Location | Anderson County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,015 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,140 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #141 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pelzer Hydro Co Inc (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pelzer Upper
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Pelzer Upper Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pelzer Upper (10799) |
| Plant Address | Lebby Street, Petzer, SC 29669 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.64237, -82.45444 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 89-259-000 |
| 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 | Saluda River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 3.30 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Pelzer Upper Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Pelzer Upper.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Solar | Piedmont, SC | 2.0 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Adams | Piedmont, SC | 4.3 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Anderson (SC) | Anderson, SC | 4.2 GWh | 16.3 mi |
| Beaverdam Renewable Energy Center | Grey Court, SC | 13.1 GWh | 24.1 mi |
| Berry Road Solar | Pelzer, SC | 3.8 GWh | 7.2 mi |
| Bluebird Solar SC LLC | Pendleton, SC | 6.6 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| BMW Manufacturing Co | Greer, SC | 12.2 GWh | 23.4 mi |
| Boyds Mill Hydro | Ware Shoals, SC | 3.4 GWh | 19.4 mi |
| Central Energy Facility | Clemson, SC | 2.0 MWh | 22.1 mi |
| Duke Energy CHP at Clemson University | Clemson, SC | 103.1 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Hollidays Bridge Hydro | Honea Path, SC | 8.5 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Honea Path | Honea Path, SC | 117.0 MWh | 14.8 mi |
| Pelzer Lower | Williamston, SC | 3.8 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Pelzer Solar I | Pelzer, SC | 2.0 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Piedmont Hydro Power Project | Piedmont, SC | 4.8 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Pinson Solar Farm | Woodruff, SC | 30.1 GWh | 23 mi |
| Saluda Dam | Greenville, SC | 5.2 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| W S Lee | Williamston, SC | 5.9 TWh | 3 mi |
| White Horse Solar A | Greenville, SC | 3.3 GWh | 10.4 mi |
| Whitt Solar | Piedmont, SC | 3.7 GWh | 6.8 mi |