Query
Santeetlah
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Santeetlah
Generated
2026-10-17T15:54:45.411Z

Briefing on Santeetlah

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
45 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1928
Operating since
2
Generators
35.1%
Capacity factor
138 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Santeetlah is a 45 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in North Carolina, currently Operating.

Santeetlah is reported in North Carolina since 1928 under Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP. Available operating and financial measures include 35.1% capacity factor and 138 GWh annual generation.

Location
Graham, North Carolina
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP
Operator
Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP
Grid
Tennessee Valley Authority
Plant ID
54898

What stands out

1

Santeetlah is a 45 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in North Carolina with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 35.1% capacity factor and 138 GWh annual generation.

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Tennessee Valley Authority
NERC region
SERC
State rank
#11 of 38
National rank
#316 of 1,462

Why it matters

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