Winyah
3097 Penny Royal Road, Georgetown, SC 29440Plant Summary Information
Winyah is ranked #26 out of 112 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Winyah is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.3 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Winyah |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Carolina Public Service Authority |
| Location | Georgetown County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1975 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 53.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #249 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 112 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 203 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 7 South Carolina Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Winyah
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Winyah Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Winyah (6249) |
| Plant Address | 3097 Penny Royal Road, Georgetown, SC 29440 |
| Utility | South Carolina Public Service Authority (17543) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.33184, -79.35724 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 4.4 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.6% |
| 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 | Wadmacon Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | South Carolina Public Service Authority (17543) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1975
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 330.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 275 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 280 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1975 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1977
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 315 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 285 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 290 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1977 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1980
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 315 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 285 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 290 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1980 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating November 1981
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 315 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 285 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 290 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1981 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2030 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Winyah Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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