Piedmont Hydro Power Project
Highway 86, Piedmont, SC 29673Plant Summary Information
Piedmont Hydro Power Project is ranked #20 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Piedmont Hydro Power Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 651.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Piedmont Hydro Power Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Rivers Power US, LLC |
| Location | Greenville County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,339 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,101 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #120 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Aquenergy Systems Inc (2013 to 2019) Central Rivers Power US, LLC (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Piedmont Hydro Power Project
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Piedmont Hydro Power Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Piedmont Hydro Power Project (10787) |
| Plant Address | Highway 86, Piedmont, SC 29673 |
| Utility | Central Rivers Power US, LLC (64078) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.70202, -82.4621 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 4.8 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 | 83-362-000 |
| 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 | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Piedmont Hydro Power Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Solar | Piedmont, SC | 2.0 GWh | 3.9 mi |
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