Briefing/plantOperating
McGuire is a 2.4 GW Nuclear asset in North Carolina, currently Operating.
McGuire is reported in North Carolina since 1981 under Duke Energy. Available operating and financial measures include 91.2% capacity factor and 19505 GWh annual generation.
- Location
- Mecklenburg, North Carolina
- Technology
- Nuclear
- Owner / parent
- Duke Energy
- Operator
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
- Grid
- Duke Energy Carolinas
- Plant ID
- 6038
What stands out
1
McGuire is a 2.4 GW Nuclear asset in North Carolina with status Operating.
2
Latest annual operating measures report 91.2% capacity factor and 19505 GWh annual generation.
3
Latest linked story: “Florida PSC Advances Duke Energy’s Large Load Tariff Proposal” (RTO Insider, 2026-07-09).
Market and operating context
- Balancing authority
- Duke Energy Carolinas
- NERC region
- SERC
- State rank
- #1 of 3
- National rank
- #14 of 58
Why it matters
For this asset, operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.