Winyah
3097 Penny Royal Road, Georgetown, SC 29440Plant Summary Information
Winyah is ranked #35 out of 130 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Winyah is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.0 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Winyah |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | South Carolina Public Service Authority |
| Location | Georgetown County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1975 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 36.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #397 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 130 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 189 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 8 South Carolina Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Winyah
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 Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.4% |
| 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 |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1975
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 315 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 2028 |
| 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 2028 |
| 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 2028 |
| 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 2028 |
| 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Bay Solar Farm | Conway, SC | 2.7 GWh | 34.3 mi |
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| Cherry Blossom Solar LLC | Hemingway, SC | 21.6 GWh | 30.3 mi |
| Cross | Cross, SC | 9.1 TWh | 43.7 mi |
| Goldenrod Solar | Pamplico, SC | 4.1 GWh | 45.2 mi |
| Hagood | Charleston Heights, SC | 32.1 GWh | 49.5 mi |
| Horry Land Fill Gas Site | Conway, SC | 6.0 GWh | 40.1 mi |
| International Paper Georgetown Mill | Georgetown, SC | 498.7 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Jefferies | Moncks Corner, SC | 255.7 GWh | 37.1 mi |
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| Landrace Holdings, LLC | Conway, SC | 37.4 GWh | 31.1 mi |
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| Willis Solar | Pamplico, SC | 4.0 GWh | 46.7 mi |