Explore the largest coal power plants in North Carolina and see all the utility-scale coal projects in North Carolina on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of coal power plants in North Carolina. Each month, we track coal projects and update our list of the largest coal power plants in North Carolina.
As of May 2026, there are 4 utility-scale coal power plants in North Carolina, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 5,911 MW.
Total Coal Power Plants
4
Total Capacity
5,911 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of coal power plants in North Carolina. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
2,558 MW
Year Operational: September 1980
Location: Person, North Carolina
1,531 MW
Year Operational: December 2012
Location: Cleveland, North Carolina
1,060 MW
Year Operational: May 1970
Location: Catawba, North Carolina
763 MW
Year Operational: March 1983
Location: Person, North Carolina
1,531 MW
Year Operational: December 2012
Location: Cleveland, North Carolina
763 MW
Year Operational: March 1983
Location: Person, North Carolina
2,558 MW
Year Operational: September 1980
Location: Person, North Carolina
1,060 MW
Year Operational: May 1970
Location: Catawba, North Carolina
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