Walters— 108 MW Hydroelectric
Walters is a 108 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the United States, operated by Duke Energy Progress since its commissioning in 1930. The facility generates electricity by utilizing the kinetic energy of water flow. It ranks as the 185th largest hydro plant in the United States. With 108 MW, it accounts for 0.09% of the country's total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The United States has 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, Walters is roughly one-sixty-third the size. Hydropower contributes significantly to the U.S. energy landscape, providing about 6.6% of the total electricity generation. The Walters plant is part of a diverse energy portfolio, with its location near the Appalachian region enhancing its hydroelectric potential. It is located approximately 100 km from Knoxville, Tennessee.
96 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,029. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,709 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,204 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
96 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Duke Energy Progress - (NC) operates 20 plants totalling 14,760 MW
38 plants within 100 km, 5,474 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Walters is a hydro power plant producing approximately 378 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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