18 MW Hydro operating in Union, SC — Duke Energy Carolinas
18 MW
Nameplate Capacity
5
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1921
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.7787, -81.4561
County
Union, SC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Lockhart Power Co | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Lockhart Power Co | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Lockhart hydroelectric plant is located in Union County, South Carolina. The plant has a total capacity of 18 MW across 5 generators, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. It is owned and operated by Lockhart Power Co. The plant began operating in 1921 and is connected to the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority within the SERC NERC region.
Lockhart's latest annual generation was 69,955 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 44.2%. The plant ranks 14th out of 33 power plants in South Carolina and 514th out of 1464 nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $963.06 per kW. The plant's operations and impact have been covered in 7 news articles, with a focus on industry trends.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
6.4K MWh
Latest Month
70.0K MWh
Annual Generation
44.2%
Capacity Factor
$1,000/kW
Installed Cost
$22.7/MWh
Operating Cost
Lockhart Power Company
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.
Last updated 2026-03-14
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