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South Carolina Solar, Wind and Batteries
Utility-scale renewable and storage capacity in South Carolina, as of August 2026 (EIA-860M). Rooftop solar is not included.
- Solar
- 2.0 GW
- 129 plants
- Battery storage
- 88.0 MW
- 3 plants
- Hydroelectric
- 1.3 GW
- 30 plants
Capacity by type
Share of all 27.3 GW of operating capacity in South Carolina
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| Type | Capacity | Plants | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar | 2.0 GW | 129 | 7.3% |
| Battery storage | 88.0 MW | 3 | 0.3% |
| Hydroelectric | 1.3 GW | 30 | 4.9% |
| Biomass | 491 MW | 16 | 1.8% |
Largest solar farms
Operating capacity (AC)
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| # | Plant | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lone Star SolarCalhoun | 132 MW |
| 2 | SR Lambert I, LLCGeorgetown | 100 MW |
| 3 | SR Lambert IIGeorgetown | 100 MW |
| 4 | Eastover SolarRichland | 91.6 MW |
| 5 | Palmetto PlainsOrangeburg | 75.0 MW |
| 6 | TWE Bowman Solar ProjectOrangeburg | 75.0 MW |
| 7 | HuntleyOrangeburg | 75.0 MW |
| 8 | Allora Solar, LLCLexington | 75.0 MW |
| 9 | Centerfield Cooper Solar, LLCChesterfield | 75.0 MW |
| 10 | Gunsight Solar, LLCLexington | 75.0 MW |
| 11 | Catalina Solar (SC)Saluda | 75.0 MW |
| 12 | Shaw Creek Solar, LLCAiken | 74.9 MW |
| 13 | Beulah SolarSaluda | 74.9 MW |
| 14 | Seabrook SolarBeaufort | 72.5 MW |
| 15 | MidlandsCalhoun | 72.1 MW |
New projects
Solar, wind and battery plants with generators that started in 2025 or 2026
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| Plant | Type | Added | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Renewable Energy Center | Solar | 40.8 MW | 2026 |
| Pruger Solar II | Solar | 2.0 MW | 2026 |
| SR Lambert II | Solar | 100 MW | 2025 |
| SR Lambert I, LLC | Solar | 100 MW | 2025 |
| Catalina Solar (SC) | Solar | 75.0 MW | 2025 |
| Bishopville Solar, LLC | Solar | 20.0 MW | 2025 |
| Ebbie Solar, LLC | Solar | 10.0 MW | 2025 |
| Ashley Solar (SC) | Solar | 2.0 MW | 2025 |
| Washington Solar II (SC) | Solar | 2.0 MW | 2025 |
Planned capacity
Planned or under construction, by expected year
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| Year | Solar | Wind | Batteries | All planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 200 MW | 0.0 MW | 4.5 MW | 204 MW |
| 2027 | 636 MW | 0.0 MW | 375 MW | 1.1 GW |
| 2028 | 629 MW | 0.0 MW | 0.0 MW | 629 MW |
| 2029 | 249 MW | 0.0 MW | 0.0 MW | 249 MW |
Planned dates come from developers and often change. Capacity counts generators of 1 MW or more; smaller community solar and rooftop systems are not included.
Frequently asked questions
- How much solar power does South Carolina have?
- South Carolina has 2.0 GW of operating utility-scale solar at 129 plants. The largest is Lone Star Solar at 132 MW.
- Does South Carolina have wind farms?
- EIA lists no operating wind farms of 1 MW or more in South Carolina.
- How much of South Carolina's electricity comes from renewable sources?
- Renewable plants produced 6.2% of the electricity generated in South Carolina in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M; U.S. EPA eGRID · Data for August 2026