H B Robinson — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 3251
- Capacity
- 768.6 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Nuclear
- Technology
- Nuclear
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Darlington, SC
- Operating Since
- 1971
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
- Parent Company
- Duke Energy
- Annual Generation
- 6,721,389 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 99.1%
- Balancing Authority
- Duke Energy Progress East
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
H B Robinson
OperatingNuclear
Ranked #4 of 4 Nuclear plants in SC#54 of 57 nationally
768.6 MW Nuclear operating in Darlington, SC — Duke Energy Progress East
EIAGEMWD
768.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Nuclear
Technology
1971
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
34.4017, -80.1589
County
Darlington, SC
Nearby Plants
- Darlington CountyNatural Gas316 MW · 2.0 km
- Stamey SolarSolar2 MW · 3.2 km
- Lotus SolarSolar75 MW · 7.2 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Progress Energy | Duke Energy |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
The H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, also known as Robinson Nuclear Plant, is a nuclear power plant located near Hartsville, South Carolina. The plant consists of one Westinghouse 759 MW pressurized water reactor. The site once included a coal-fired unit that generated 174 MW and a combustion turbine unit that generated 15 MW.
Read more on WikipediaH B Robinson is a 768.6 MW nuclear power plant located in Darlington County, South Carolina. The plant began operating in 1971 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Duke Energy, specifically Duke Energy Progress - (NC), and falls within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. H B Robinson ranks as the 4th largest power plant in South Carolina out of 4 plants, and 52nd nationally out of 55 plants.
In the most recent year with available data, H B Robinson generated 6,721,389 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 99.1%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1834.4 per kW, according to FERC filings. News coverage of the plant includes topics such as industry trends, regulatory matters, grid operations, and potential hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East
Grid Voltage
230 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
576.2K MWh
Latest Month
6.7M MWh
Annual Generation
99.1%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$2,275/kW
Installed Cost
$25.9/MWh
Operating Cost
Duke Energy Progress, Inc.
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
Regulatory·permitting
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·permitting
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·permitting
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·permitting
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Last updated 2026-03-25
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