Power plants in Lincoln County, North Carolina
6 operating power plants in Lincoln County, North Carolina, with 2,519 MW of nameplate capacity, largest first. From EIA-860M, August 2026.
Largest power plants in Lincoln County
| # | Plant | MW | GWh, 2025 | Capacity factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln CombustionNatural gas | 2,156 | 958 | – |
| 2 | Cowans FordHydro | 350 | 125 | 4.1% |
| 3 | Haynes FarmSolar | 5.0 | 7.9 | 18.0% |
| 4 | Freemont Solar Center LLCSolar | 5.0 | 8.3 | 19.0% |
| 5 | High Shoals Hydro (NC)Hydro | 1.8 | 3.3 | 20.7% |
| 6 | Lincolnton High SchoolOil | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.9% |
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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