1 MW Hydro operating in Macon, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1925
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.2194, -83.3708
County
Macon, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Franklin hydroelectric plant, located in Macon County, North Carolina, has a total capacity of 1 MW. The plant began operating in 1925 and consists of two conventional hydroelectric generators. It is owned and operated by Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the most recent year with available data, the Franklin plant generated 4,540 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 51.8%. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. According to available data, the installed cost was $7,822.8 per kW. The Franklin plant is ranked 39 out of 39 power plants in North Carolina and 1456 out of 1464 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
66 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
286 MWh
Latest Month
4.5K MWh
Annual Generation
51.8%
Capacity Factor
$8,018/kW
Installed Cost
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Reporting Utility
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.