With all 10 of Duke Energy Florida’s Clean Energy Connection solar sites now fully operational, the company has successfully fulfilled its commitment—originally outlined in a 2020 filing with the Florida Public Service Commission—to deliver nearly 750 megawatts of solar power in Florida between 2022 and 2024.
"Expanding solar energy is essential to strengthening a modern, diverse, and resilient electric grid," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida's state president. "We are proud of the progress we've made in recent years and remain committed to upgrading our generation fleet to ensure reliable and cost-effective energy for our customers and communities, both now and in the future."
Each Clean Energy Connection solar site has a capacity of 74.9 megawatts at peak performance, generating enough electricity to supply approximately 23,000 homes. These sites also contribute to reducing reliance on fossil fuels by offsetting the use of 1.2 million cubic feet of natural gas, 15,000 barrels of fuel oil, and 12,000 tons of coal per year.
Beyond clean energy generation, these solar facilities have played a key role in supporting Florida’s economy, creating more than 1,500 temporary construction jobs and providing substantial tax revenue to local counties.
The 10 solar facilities are located across Florida, spanning from Bay County to Hardee County:
Bay Ranch Renewable Energy Center – Bay County (Completed April 2023) Bay Trail Renewable Energy Center – Citrus County (Completed September 2022) County Line Renewable Energy Center – Gilchrist County (Completed August 2024) Falmouth Renewable Energy Center – Suwannee County (Completed June 2024) Fort Green Renewable Energy Center – Hardee County (Completed June 2022) Hardeetown Renewable Energy Center – Levy County (Completed April 2023) High Springs Renewable Energy Center – Alachua County (Completed April 2023) Hildreth Renewable Energy Center – Suwannee County (Completed April 2023) Mule Creek Renewable Energy Center – Bay County (Completed March 2024) Winquepin Renewable Energy Center – Madison County (Completed December 2024) "Expanding solar energy is essential to strengthening a modern, diverse, and resilient electric grid," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida's state president. "We are proud of the progress we've made in recent years and remain committed to upgrading our generation fleet to ensure reliable and cost-effective energy for our customers and communities, both now and in the future."
Each Clean Energy Connection solar site has a capacity of 74.9 megawatts at peak performance, generating enough electricity to supply approximately 23,000 homes. These sites also contribute to reducing reliance on fossil fuels by offsetting the use of 1.2 million cubic feet of natural gas, 15,000 barrels of fuel oil, and 12,000 tons of coal per year.
Beyond clean energy generation, these solar facilities have played a key role in supporting Florida’s economy, creating more than 1,500 temporary construction jobs and providing substantial tax revenue to local counties.
The 10 solar facilities are located across Florida, spanning from Bay County to Hardee County:
Customers interested in supporting renewable energy can subscribe to receive credits on their electricity bills for a portion of the solar energy produced by the Clean Energy Connection sites. The subscription fee, which covers operational and capital costs, is seamlessly added to a customer’s bill. More details are available on Duke Energy’s Clean Energy Connection website.
These sites are part of Duke Energy Florida’s growing solar portfolio, which now includes more than 25 facilities generating nearly 1,500 megawatts of clean energy. Looking ahead, the company plans to develop 12 additional solar sites between 2025 and 2027, adding 900 megawatts of new capacity. Over the next decade, Duke Energy Florida aims to expand its utility-scale solar energy by at least 450 megawatts annually.
These sites are part of Duke Energy Florida’s growing solar portfolio, which now includes more than 25 facilities generating nearly 1,500 megawatts of clean energy. Looking ahead, the company plans to develop 12 additional solar sites between 2025 and 2027, adding 900 megawatts of new capacity. Over the next decade, Duke Energy Florida aims to expand its utility-scale solar energy by at least 450 megawatts annually.