Power plants in Buncombe County, North Carolina
6 operating power plants in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with 1,032 MW of nameplate capacity, largest first. From EIA-860M, August 2026.
Largest power plants in Buncombe County
| # | Plant | MW | GWh, 2025 | Capacity factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AshevilleNatural gas | 1,011 | 3,680* | 45.4% |
| 2 | Asheville-Rock Hill BatteryBattery storage | 8.8 | −0.2 | – |
| 3 | Woodfin SolarSolar | 5.0 | 5.2 | 11.9% |
| 4 | Innovative Solar 6Solar | 3.6 | 4.9 | 15.4% |
| 5 | Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictHydro | 1.6 | 3.5 | 16.6% |
| 6 | Biltmore Solar FieldsSolar | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.8% |
* Fewer than 12 months of 2025 reported, so the total is partial.
MW is the nameplate capacity of operating generators and batteries. Source: EIA-860M August 2026, published 2026-09-24, and EIA-923 2025. Page updated 2026-10-04. Data sources
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