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Florida’s power grid set for a 300 MW clean energy boost from four new solar sites

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Florida’s power grid set for a 300 MW clean energy boost from four new solar sites

Scaling America’s clean energy solutions, Duke Energy Florida has proposed four new utility-scale solar sites with a combined generating capacity of 300 megawatts (MW).

The plan to expand the renewable energy portfolio of the Southern state was announced Tuesday, November 10, as electricity demand continues to grow across the state.

The American energy company has filed plans with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to construct the four solar facilities, which are expected to enter service by mid-2028. Together, the projects will add 300 MW of emissions-free electricity generation to Florida’s power grid.

The planned facilities include solar energy sites in Orange and Sumter Counties, with a tentative online date of June 2028.

The Orange County facilities include Nova Renewable Energy Center, Bull Creek Renewable Energy Center, and Wewahootee Renewable Energy Center. The construction of the former two are expected to begin early next year. Construction for the third is slated to begin in May 2027.

Hogeye Renewable Energy Center is the only one planned in the Sumter County.

According to Duke Energy Florida, the new projects are part of its long-term strategy to meet rising electricity demand while increasing the share of renewable energy in its generation mix.

“Our strategy is centered on delivering cleaner energy while maintaining reliable and affordable service for our customers,” Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, said in a statement.

Each facility will generate electricity using photovoltaic solar panels connected to Duke Energy Florida’s transmission network. Once operational, the projects will collectively provide enough renewable generation to strengthen the utility’s growing solar portfolio.


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