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Marshall Steam Station
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Marshall Steam Station is a coal power plant located at 35°35′51″N 80°57′53″W in Sherrills Ford, Catawba County, North Carolina, United States and owned by Duke Energy. Named for former company president E.C. Marshall, the station is located on Lake Norman and began commercial operation in 1965.
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Marshall Steam Station | |
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![]() A view of the steam station from the semi-public, secured entrance off of N.C. Highway 150. | |
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Country | United States |
Location | Sherrills Ford, Catawba County, North Carolina |
Coordinates | 35°35′51″N 80°57′53″W |
Status | Operational |
Commission date | 1964 |
Owner(s) | Duke Energy |
Thermal power station | |
Primary fuel | Coal |
Power generation | |
Units operational | 2 × 350 MW 2 × 648 MW |
Nameplate capacity | 1996 MW |
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Marshall is the second largest coal facility owned by Duke Energy in the Carolinas. It generates enough electricity (2.09 GW) to power approximately two million homes.[1]