Briefing on North Highlands

North Highlands is a 30 MW conventional hydroelectric plant in Georgia, operational since 1963, exhibiting a recent decline in generation despite stable financial performance.

Overview

• Plant Name: North Highlands

• Location: Georgia

• Status: Operating since 1963

• Parent Company: Southern

• EIA Operator: Georgia Power Co.

• Ownership: Georgia Power Co.

Fleet Details

• Technology: Conventional Hydroelectric

• Capacity: 30 MW

• Generators: 4

• Annual Generation: 94 GWh

• Capacity Factor: 36.2%

• Recent Monthly Generation: 5 GWh (Oct 2024), 6 GWh (Nov 2024), 7 GWh (Dec 2024)

• Generation Trend: Down 22% over the past 6 months compared to the prior 6 months

Financial Profile

• Capital Expenditure (CapEx): $515/kW

• Operating Expenditure (OpEx): $10.0/MWh

• Financial Data Span: 10 years (2015–2024)

North Highlands is a long-standing conventional hydroelectric plant with a stable operational history, though recent generation trends show a decline. Its financial metrics indicate a moderate capital investment with competitive operating costs over the past decade.