Thorpe
Hwy 107, Tuckasegee, NC 28783Plant Summary Information
Thorpe is ranked #20 out of 35 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Thorpe is comprised of 1 generator and generated 5.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Thorpe |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Jackson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1941 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 56.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 200.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,828 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #470 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #103 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 35 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Thorpe
Thorpe Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Thorpe (2750) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 107, Tuckasegee, NC 28783 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.23399, -83.1254 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1941 |
| Annual Generation | 56.7 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 | West Fork Of Tuckasegee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1941
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 19.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1941 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Thorpe Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Thorpe.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | Arden, NC | 4.0 TWh | 36.8 mi |
| Burton Dam | Clayton, GA | 19.6 GWh | 38.4 mi |
| Cedar Cliff | Tuckasegee, NC | 11.7 GWh | 2 mi |
| Franklin (NC) | Franklin, NC | 4.5 GWh | 13.9 mi |
| Innovative Solar 10 | Canton, NC | 2.4 GWh | 21.2 mi |
| Innovative Solar 6 | Leicester, NC | 4.6 GWh | 37.4 mi |
| Keowee | Seneca, SC | 67.0 GWh | 33 mi |
| Multitrade Rabun Gap, LLC | Rabun Gap, GA | 115.8 GWh | 24.1 mi |
| Nacoochee | Lakemont, GA | 12.6 GWh | 39.3 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 182.7 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| Oconee | Seneca, SC | 21.6 TWh | 33 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 3.0 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| Seneca City of | Seneca, SC | 479.0 MWh | 39 mi |
| Tallulah Falls | Tallulah Falls, GA | 72.0 GWh | 37.5 mi |
| Tennessee Creek | Tuckasegee, NC | 36.8 GWh | 7.1 mi |
| Terrora | Tallulah Falls, GA | 35.9 GWh | 36.3 mi |
| Tuckasegee | Tuckasegee, NC | 4.2 GWh | 0.9 mi |
| Tugalo | Tallulah Falls, GA | 97.0 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| Walters | Waterville, NC | 275.3 GWh | 32.1 mi |
| Yonah | Toccoa, GA | 42.2 GWh | 40.1 mi |