Santeetlah
Hwy 129, Robbinsville, NC 28771Plant Summary Information
Santeetlah is ranked #12 out of 35 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Santeetlah is comprised of 2 generators and generated 25.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Santeetlah |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP |
| Location | Graham County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1928 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 138.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 513.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,870 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #283 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #55 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 35 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LLC (2013 to 2018) Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP (2019 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Santeetlah
Santeetlah Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Santeetlah (54898) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 129, Robbinsville, NC 28771 |
| Utility | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP (306) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.4475, -83.86389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1928 |
| Annual Generation | 138.5 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 | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Cheoah River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1928 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1928 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Santeetlah Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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