Duke Energy Florida has successfully brought all 10 of its Clean Energy Connection solar sites online, fulfilling its commitment outlined in a 2020 filing with the Florida Public Service Commission. This initiative has contributed nearly 750 megawatts of solar power to Florida’s energy grid between 2022 and 2024.
“Expanding solar energy is essential for a modern, diverse, and resilient power grid,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida’s state president. “I’m excited to build on the progress we’ve made, continuing to enhance our generation fleet while ensuring we provide reliable and cost-effective energy to our customers and communities—both now and in the future.”
Each Clean Energy Connection site, with a peak capacity of 74.9 megawatts, generates enough electricity to power around 23,000 homes. Additionally, these sites collectively reduce reliance on traditional fuels by offsetting 1.2 million cubic feet of natural gas, 15,000 barrels of fuel oil, and 12,000 tons of coal annually.
Beyond clean energy production, these solar facilities have played a key role in Florida’s economic growth. Their construction generated over 1,500 temporary jobs and contributed substantial tax revenue to the counties in which they are located. The 10 sites are spread across the state, 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 for a modern, diverse, and resilient power grid,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida’s state president. “I’m excited to build on the progress we’ve made, continuing to enhance our generation fleet while ensuring we provide reliable and cost-effective energy to our customers and communities—both now and in the future.”
Each Clean Energy Connection site, with a peak capacity of 74.9 megawatts, generates enough electricity to power around 23,000 homes. Additionally, these sites collectively reduce reliance on traditional fuels by offsetting 1.2 million cubic feet of natural gas, 15,000 barrels of fuel oil, and 12,000 tons of coal annually.
Beyond clean energy production, these solar facilities have played a key role in Florida’s economic growth. Their construction generated over 1,500 temporary jobs and contributed substantial tax revenue to the counties in which they are located. The 10 sites are spread across the state, from Bay County to Hardee County:
Customers also have the opportunity to participate in the Clean Energy Connection program by subscribing to support a portion of the solar power generated by these sites. In return, they receive credits on their electricity bills—without the need to install or maintain solar panels. The monthly subscription fee, which helps cover site development and operational costs, is conveniently included in customers’ bills. More details can be found on Duke Energy’s Clean Energy Connection website.
The Clean Energy Connection program is part of Duke Energy Florida’s broader clean energy strategy, which now includes over 25 solar sites generating nearly 1,500 megawatts of emission-free power. Looking ahead, the company plans to add 12 new solar facilities between 2025 and 2027, contributing another 900 megawatts to the grid. Over the next decade, Duke Energy Florida aims to expand its utility-scale solar capacity by at least 450 megawatts annually.
The Clean Energy Connection program is part of Duke Energy Florida’s broader clean energy strategy, which now includes over 25 solar sites generating nearly 1,500 megawatts of emission-free power. Looking ahead, the company plans to add 12 new solar facilities between 2025 and 2027, contributing another 900 megawatts to the grid. Over the next decade, Duke Energy Florida aims to expand its utility-scale solar capacity by at least 450 megawatts annually.