PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/2722
EIA plant 2722
Stanley · Lincoln · NC
Cowans Ford
Operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Published location
Where is Cowans Ford?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
35.434600, -80.958800
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19,473 MWh |
| 2 | 18,440 MWh |
| 3 | 18,321 MWh |
| 4 | 10,953 MWh |
| 5 | 18,790 MWh |
| 6 | 7,551 MWh |
| 7 | 6,490 MWh |
| 8 | 11,770 MWh |
| 9 | 30,349 MWh |
| 10 | 17,752 MWh |
| 11 | 8,571 MWh |
| 12 | 13,563 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 87.5 | OP |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 87.5 | OP |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 87.5 | OP |
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 87.5 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
2722
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Catawba River
Data edition
2024-final