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Morganton Station 5

Morganton Station 5 is a regulated power generation facility located in Morganton, North Carolina, within the SERC Reliability Corporation NERC region. The plant operates with an internal combustion technology and has an operating capacity of 1.8 megawatts. It is part of the Duke Energy Carolinas power control area. The facility is owned and operated by the North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number 1, which serves as both the majority owner and holding company. The primary fuel source for Morganton Station 5 is oil, ensuring a reliable energy supply for the region.

Tech Type:

Internal Combustion

Plant Operator:

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number 1

Regulatory Status:

Regulated

Owner:

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number 1

NERC Region Code:

SERC Reliability Corporation

Power Control Area:

Duke Energy Carolinas

Connected Utility:

SERC Reliability Corporation

Water Source:

Operating Capacity (MW):

1.8

Year First Unit in Service:

2006

Fuel Type:

Oil

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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