Beaverdam Renewable Energy Center is a solar power plant in South Carolina.
| Plant Name | Beaverdam Renewable Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Carolinas, Llc |
| City | Grey Court |
| County | Laurens County |
| State | South Carolina |
| ZIP | 29645 |
| Coordinates | 34.64611, -82.03086 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67693 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 40.8 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.