42.3 MW Hydro operating in Chester, SC — Duke Energy Carolinas
42.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
5
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1916
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.6006, -80.8920
County
Chester, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy Carolinas | — |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Located in Chester County, South Carolina, the Fishing Creek hydroelectric plant has a total capacity of 42.3 MW across 5 generators. The plant, which came online in 1916, is owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, a subsidiary of Duke Energy. Fishing Creek utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. Fishing Creek ranks as the 13th largest out of 33 hydroelectric plants in South Carolina, and 335th nationally out of 1464 similar facilities.
In the most recent year with available data, Fishing Creek generated 139,557 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 37.5%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,353.95 per kW. The plant also has a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) price of $25 per MWh. Financial data is sourced from FERC and FERC EQRs.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
100 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
0 MWh
Latest Month
139.6K MWh
Annual Generation
37.5%
Capacity Factor
$25.0/MWh
PPA Price
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Contract Seller
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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