Power plants in Cherokee County, North Carolina
4 operating power plants in Cherokee County, North Carolina, with 168 MW of nameplate capacity, largest first. From EIA-860M, August 2026.
Largest power plants in Cherokee County
| # | Plant | MW | GWh, 2025 | Capacity factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiwassee DamPumped storage and hydro | 166 | 257 | – |
| 2 | Martins Creek Solar NC, LLCSolar | 0.9 | 1.2 | 15.7% |
| 3 | Murphy Farm Power, LLCSolar | 0.9 | 1.2 | 15.0% |
| 4 | CS Murphy Point, LLCSolar | 0.9 | 1.3 | 16.0% |
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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