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Dan River Steam Station

  • Capacity: 276 megawatts
  • Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina
  • Commercial Date: 1949

Dan River Steam Station

Dan River Steam Station is a coal-fired generating facility located on the Dan River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The three-unit station began commercial operation in 1949. The Dan River facility operates as a cycling station to supplement supply when electricity demand is highest.

The Dan River site also houses three natural gas-fueled combustion turbine units.