Power plants in Cherokee County, South Carolina
7 operating power plants in Cherokee County, South Carolina, with 1,928 MW of nameplate capacity, largest first. From EIA-860M, August 2026.
Largest power plants in Cherokee County
| # | Plant | MW | GWh, 2025 | Capacity factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broad River Energy CenterNatural gas | 985 | 995 | 11.5% |
| 2 | Mill Creek (SC)Natural gas | 799 | 117 | 1.7% |
| 3 | Cherokee County CogenNatural gas | 118 | 644 | 62.5% |
| 4 | 99 IslandsHydro | 12 | 31.3 | 29.8% |
| 5 | Gaston ShoalsHydro | 5.3 | 5.0 | – |
| 6 | Mohea Solar Energy Center, LLCSolar | 5.0 | 8.5 | 19.4% |
| 7 | Cherokee FallsHydro | 4.3 | 0.0* | – |
* 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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