768.6 MW Nuclear operating in Darlington, SC — Duke Energy Progress East
768.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Nuclear
Technology
1971
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.4017, -80.1589
County
Darlington, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Progress Energy | Duke Energy |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
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
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East
Grid Voltage
230 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
576.2K MWh
Latest Month
6.7M MWh
Annual Generation
99.1%
Capacity Factor
$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
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Last updated 2026-03-25
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